US Bridges

Mcdowell Road over Unknown Stream

Fair

Harrison County, Kentucky · 3.2MI North of KY-19 · Structure no. 049C00139N

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcdowell Road over Unknown Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mcdowell Road over Unknown Stream in Harrison County, Kentucky. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 39 vehicles a day, projected to reach 39 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMcdowell Road
CrossesUnknown Stream
Location3.2MI North of KY-19
RouteCounty Highway 1034
CountyHarrison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.32111, -84.11333
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39 (2021)
Projected traffic39 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 Mcdowell Road over Unknown Stream built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcdowell Road over Unknown Stream 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 Mcdowell Road over Unknown Stream carry?

About 39 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Mcdowell Road over Unknown Stream?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Mcdowell Road over Unknown Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.