Britton Creek RD over Yocum Creek
PoorPosted for loadHarlan County, Kentucky · .05 MI S of JCT Ky 215 · Structure no. 048C00022N
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Britton Creek RD over Yocum Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Britton Creek RD over Yocum Creek in Harlan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2026. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Britton Creek RD over Yocum Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Britton Creek RD over Yocum Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Britton Creek RD over Yocum Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is Britton Creek RD over Yocum Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Britton Creek RD over Yocum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.