US Bridges

Chuck-A-Luck Rd. over Bacon Creek

Good

Hart County, Kentucky · 0.7 Mi. E of Cave Hill RD · Structure no. 050C00035N

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chuck-A-Luck Rd. over Bacon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chuck-A-Luck Rd. over Bacon Creek in Hart County, Kentucky. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2031. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 61.5 mi (99 km).

Location

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CarriesChuck-A-Luck Rd.
CrossesBacon Creek
Location0.7 Mi. E of Cave Hill RD
RouteCounty Highway 1379
CountyHart County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.35944, -85.99861
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating69.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2011)
Projected traffic20 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed61.5 mi (99 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 Chuck-A-Luck Rd. over Bacon Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chuck-A-Luck Rd. over Bacon 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Chuck-A-Luck Rd. over Bacon Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Chuck-A-Luck Rd. over Bacon Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Chuck-A-Luck Rd. over Bacon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.