US Bridges

Green River RD #2 over Rale Creek

FairPosted for load

Henderson County, Kentucky · 1.1 MI SE JCT CR 5062 · Structure no. 051C00102N

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
72
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green River RD #2 over Rale Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Green River RD #2 over Rale Creek in Henderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 72 vehicles a day, projected to reach 93 by 2026. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGreen River RD #2
CrossesRale Creek
Location1.1 MI SE JCT CR 5062
RouteCounty Highway 1072
Coordinates37.885, -87.45472
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2006)
Projected traffic93 by 2026
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 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 Green River RD #2 over Rale Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Green River RD #2 over Rale 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Green River RD #2 over Rale Creek carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Green River RD #2 over Rale Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Green River RD #2 over Rale Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.