US Bridges

Dry Creek Road over Dry Creek

Good

Knott County, Kentucky · 1.2 M S of JCT Ky 7 · Structure no. 060C00090N

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
631
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dry Creek Road over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dry Creek Road over Dry Creek in Knott County, Kentucky. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 631 vehicles a day, projected to reach 631 by 2030. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesDry Creek Road
CrossesDry Creek
Location1.2 M S of JCT Ky 7
RouteCounty Highway 1006
CountyKnott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.34667, -82.77944
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic631 (2010)
Projected traffic631 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Dry Creek Road over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dry Creek Road over Dry 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 2024.

How much traffic does Dry Creek Road over Dry Creek carry?

About 631 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Dry Creek Road over Dry Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Dry Creek Road over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.