US Bridges

Napier Lane over Catron Creek

FairPosted for load

Harlan County, Kentucky · .1 MI W of JCT Ky 72 · Structure no. 048C00051N

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Napier Lane over Catron Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Napier Lane over Catron Creek in Harlan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2026. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNapier Lane
CrossesCatron Creek
Location.1 MI W of JCT Ky 72
RouteCounty Highway 1228
CountyHarlan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.78944, -83.33361
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating5.2 US tons
Inventory rating3.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2006)
Projected traffic35 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$142,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Napier Lane over Catron Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Napier Lane over Catron 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 2024.

How much traffic does Napier Lane over Catron Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Napier Lane over Catron Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Napier Lane over Catron Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.