US Bridges

Carbondale RD over Richland Creek

Fair

Hopkins County, Kentucky · 1.4 M. N. of Ky. 112 · Structure no. 054C00026N

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carbondale RD over Richland Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Carbondale RD over Richland Creek in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2031. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCarbondale RD
CrossesRichland Creek
Location1.4 M. N. of Ky. 112
RouteCounty Highway 1259
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.22833, -87.59389
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.6 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2011)
Projected traffic100 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Carbondale RD over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carbondale RD over Richland 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does Carbondale RD over Richland Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Carbondale RD over Richland Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Carbondale RD over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.