US Bridges

Old Narrows RD over Bullock Pen Creek

PoorPosted for load

Kenton County, Kentucky · .2 MI E of JCT Ky 1303 · Structure no. 059C00034N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,539
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Narrows RD over Bullock Pen Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Narrows RD over Bullock Pen Creek in Kenton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 1,539 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,097 by 2026. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesOld Narrows RD
CrossesBullock Pen Creek
Location.2 MI E of JCT Ky 1303
RouteCity Street 3221
Coordinates38.99333, -84.58222
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating10.8 US tons
Inventory rating6.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,539 (2006)
Projected traffic2,097 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Narrows RD over Bullock Pen Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Narrows RD over Bullock Pen 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Old Narrows RD over Bullock Pen Creek carry?

About 1,539 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Old Narrows RD over Bullock Pen Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Old Narrows RD over Bullock Pen Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.