US Bridges

Little Ck RD over Wallins Creek

Good

Harlan County, Kentucky · .1 MI S of Ky 2007 · Structure no. 048C00169N

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Ck RD over Wallins Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Little Ck RD over Wallins Creek in Harlan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2026. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesLittle Ck RD
CrossesWallins Creek
Location.1 MI S of Ky 2007
RouteCounty Highway 1248
Coordinates36.82389, -83.415
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating88.5 US tons
Inventory rating53.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2006)
Projected traffic100 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$93,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Little Ck RD over Wallins Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little Ck RD over Wallins Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2021.

How much traffic does Little Ck RD over Wallins Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Little Ck RD over Wallins Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Little Ck RD over Wallins Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.