US Bridges

Shawhan Road over Trib. to Richland Creek

Fair

Harrison County, Kentucky · _ · Structure no. 049C00130N

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shawhan Road over Trib. to Richland Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shawhan Road over Trib. to Richland Creek in Harrison County, Kentucky. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 31 vehicles a day, projected to reach 31 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesShawhan Road
CrossesTrib. to Richland Creek
Location_
RouteCounty Highway 1055
CountyHarrison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.5275, -84.28972
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2021)
Projected traffic31 by 2041
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 Shawhan Road over Trib. to Richland Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shawhan Road over Trib. to Richland 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 2022.

How much traffic does Shawhan Road over Trib. to Richland Creek carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Shawhan Road over Trib. to Richland Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Shawhan Road over Trib. to Richland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.