US Bridges

Rutland over S Fk Raven Creek

FairPosted for load

Harrison County, Kentucky · 1 MI SW of JCT Ky 36 · Structure no. 049C00071N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
78
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rutland over S Fk Raven Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rutland over S Fk Raven Creek in Harrison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 78 vehicles a day, projected to reach 78 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesRutland
CrossesS Fk Raven Creek
Location1 MI SW of JCT Ky 36
RouteCounty Highway 1336
CountyHarrison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.45444, -84.44111
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.1 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78 (2021)
Projected traffic78 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rutland over S Fk Raven Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rutland over S Fk Raven 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Rutland over S Fk Raven Creek carry?

About 78 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Rutland over S Fk Raven Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Rutland over S Fk Raven Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.