US Bridges

Madison Pike Nc over Fowler Creek Road

Good

Kenton County, Kentucky · .1 MI S of Fowler RD · Structure no. 059B00106L

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
479 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,595
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madison Pike Nc over Fowler Creek Road is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Madison Pike Nc over Fowler Creek Road in Kenton County, Kentucky. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,595 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,595 by 2043. The structure is 479 ft (146 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesMadison Pike Nc
CrossesFowler Creek Road
Location.1 MI S of Fowler RD
RouteState Highway 17
Coordinates38.97167, -84.53167
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length479 ft (146 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,595 (2023)
Projected traffic7,595 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Madison Pike Nc over Fowler Creek Road built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Madison Pike Nc over Fowler Creek Road 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does Madison Pike Nc over Fowler Creek Road carry?

About 7,595 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Madison Pike Nc over Fowler Creek Road?

The structure is 479 ft (146 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Madison Pike Nc over Fowler Creek Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.