US Bridges

Pelly RD over Fowler Creek

Good

Kenton County, Kentucky · 15 S of JCT Ky 1486 · Structure no. 059C00070N

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
231
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pelly RD over Fowler Creek is a steel culvert carrying Pelly RD over Fowler Creek in Kenton County, Kentucky. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 231 vehicles a day, projected to reach 315 by 2036. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPelly RD
CrossesFowler Creek
Location15 S of JCT Ky 1486
RouteCity Street 1017
CountyKenton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.96583, -84.52694
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic231 (2016)
Projected traffic315 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Pelly RD over Fowler Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pelly RD over Fowler Creek 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does Pelly RD over Fowler Creek carry?

About 231 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Pelly RD over Fowler Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Pelly RD over Fowler Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.