US Bridges

Shady Nook RD over Indian Creek

Fair

Harrison County, Kentucky · 1.6 MI NE JCT Ky 32 136 · Structure no. 049C00086N

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
58
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shady Nook RD over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Shady Nook RD over Indian Creek in Harrison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6 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 58 vehicles a day, projected to reach 71 by 2026. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesShady Nook RD
CrossesIndian Creek
Location1.6 MI NE JCT Ky 32 136
RouteCounty Highway 1112
CountyHarrison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.39194, -84.21611
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (2006)
Projected traffic71 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shady Nook RD over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shady Nook RD over Indian 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Shady Nook RD over Indian Creek carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Shady Nook RD over Indian Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Shady Nook RD over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.