US Bridges

Kentucky Ave over Looney Creek

Fair

Harlan County, Kentucky · 150 N of KY-160 · Structure no. 048C00201N

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
171
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kentucky Ave over Looney Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kentucky Ave over Looney Creek in Harlan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 5 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 171 vehicles a day, projected to reach 208 by 2035. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKentucky Ave
CrossesLooney Creek
Location150 N of KY-160
RouteCity Street 4018
CountyHarlan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.96917, -82.96278
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic171 (2015)
Projected traffic208 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kentucky Ave over Looney Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kentucky Ave over Looney 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Kentucky Ave over Looney Creek carry?

About 171 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Kentucky Ave over Looney Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Kentucky Ave over Looney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.