Blue LN over Path Fk of Puckett Creek
FairHarlan County, Kentucky · W @jct Ky 2005 · Structure no. 048C00043N
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blue LN over Path Fk of Puckett Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Blue LN over Path Fk of Puckett Creek in Harlan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2026. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Blue LN over Path Fk of Puckett Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is Blue LN over Path Fk of Puckett Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Blue LN over Path Fk of Puckett Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is Blue LN over Path Fk of Puckett Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Blue LN over Path Fk of Puckett Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.