US Bridges

Magnolia Gas Stor over Pottinger Creek

Good

Hart County, Kentucky · 1.7 MI South of Ky 1906 · Structure no. 050C00039N

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Magnolia Gas Stor over Pottinger Creek is a concrete slab carrying Magnolia Gas Stor over Pottinger Creek in Hart 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMagnolia Gas Stor
CrossesPottinger Creek
Location1.7 MI South of Ky 1906
RouteCounty Highway 1045
CountyHart County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.41944, -85.67667
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating71.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2013)
Projected traffic42 by 2033
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Magnolia Gas Stor over Pottinger Creek built?

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

What condition is Magnolia Gas Stor over Pottinger 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 2021.

How much traffic does Magnolia Gas Stor over Pottinger Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Magnolia Gas Stor over Pottinger Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Magnolia Gas Stor over Pottinger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.