US Bridges

Twin Creek Road over S Fk Twin Creek

Good

Harrison County, Kentucky · 1.2 MI SW of JCT KY-356 · Structure no. 049C00151N

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
137
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twin Creek Road over S Fk Twin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Twin Creek Road over S Fk Twin Creek in Harrison County, Kentucky. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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.

It carries about 137 vehicles a day, projected to reach 137 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTwin Creek Road
CrossesS Fk Twin Creek
Location1.2 MI SW of JCT KY-356
RouteCounty Highway 1223
CountyHarrison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.40278, -84.42194
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic137 (2021)
Projected traffic137 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Twin Creek Road over S Fk Twin Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twin Creek Road over S Fk Twin 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does Twin Creek Road over S Fk Twin Creek carry?

About 137 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Twin Creek Road over S Fk Twin Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Twin Creek Road over S Fk Twin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.