US Bridges

_blair ST over _looney Creek

GoodPosted for load

Harlan County, Kentucky · 50 Ft E of KY160 · Structure no. 048C00202N

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

_blair ST over _looney Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying _blair ST over _looney Creek in Harlan County, Kentucky. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2037. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries_blair ST
Crosses_looney Creek
Location50 Ft E of KY160
RouteCity Street 3004
CountyHarlan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.97779, -82.98722
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating30.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2017)
Projected traffic200 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 _blair ST over _looney Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is _blair ST over _looney 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does _blair ST over _looney Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is _blair ST over _looney Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns _blair ST over _looney Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.