US Bridges

Cowtown RD over Troublesome Creek

FairPosted for load

Knott County, Kentucky · June Buchanan Clinic · Structure no. 060C00055N

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
838
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cowtown RD over Troublesome Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Cowtown RD over Troublesome Creek in Knott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 838 vehicles a day, projected to reach 838 by 2030. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCowtown RD
CrossesTroublesome Creek
LocationJune Buchanan Clinic
RouteCity Street 1024
CountyKnott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.33028, -82.98889
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic838 (2010)
Projected traffic838 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Cowtown RD over Troublesome Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cowtown RD over Troublesome 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Cowtown RD over Troublesome Creek carry?

About 838 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Cowtown RD over Troublesome Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cowtown RD over Troublesome Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.