US Bridges

Laton Turner Road over Br of Bacon Creek

FairPosted for load

Hart County, Kentucky · 0.2 MI W of JCT Ky 357 · Structure no. 050C00004N

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
96
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laton Turner Road over Br of Bacon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Laton Turner Road over Br of Bacon Creek in Hart County, Kentucky. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 96 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2031. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLaton Turner Road
CrossesBr of Bacon Creek
Location0.2 MI W of JCT Ky 357
RouteCounty Highway 1057
CountyHart County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.42333, -85.80583
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2011)
Projected traffic96 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$112,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Laton Turner Road over Br of Bacon Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laton Turner Road over Br of Bacon 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Laton Turner Road over Br of Bacon Creek carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Laton Turner Road over Br of Bacon Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Laton Turner Road over Br of Bacon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.