Utley & Utley RD over Highland Creek
PoorPosted for loadHenderson County, Kentucky · At Union County Line · Structure no. 051C00083N
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 207
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Utley & Utley RD over Highland Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Utley & Utley RD over Highland Creek in Henderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 207 vehicles a day, projected to reach 268 by 2026. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Utley & Utley RD over Highland Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Utley & Utley RD over Highland Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Utley & Utley RD over Highland Creek carry?
About 207 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is Utley & Utley RD over Highland Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Utley & Utley RD over Highland Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.