US Bridges

Clear Creek Road over East Fk. Clear Cr.

Fair

Jessamine County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI N of JCT US 68 · Structure no. 057C00026N

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
781
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clear Creek Road over East Fk. Clear Cr. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Clear Creek Road over East Fk. Clear Cr. in Jessamine County, Kentucky. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 781 vehicles a day, projected to reach 781 by 2029. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesClear Creek Road
CrossesEast Fk. Clear Cr.
Location1.5 MI N of JCT US 68
RouteCounty Highway 1307
CountyJessamine County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.90889, -84.65667
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating103.3 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic781 (2009)
Projected traffic781 by 2029
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 Clear Creek Road over East Fk. Clear Cr. built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clear Creek Road over East Fk. Clear Cr. 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Clear Creek Road over East Fk. Clear Cr. carry?

About 781 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Clear Creek Road over East Fk. Clear Cr.?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Clear Creek Road over East Fk. Clear Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.