US Bridges

Physician DR over Troublesome Creek

FairPosted for load

Knott County, Kentucky · 50 SW of JCT Ky 550 · Structure no. 060C00092N

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Physician DR over Troublesome Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Physician DR over Troublesome 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPhysician DR
CrossesTroublesome Creek
Location50 SW of JCT Ky 550
RouteCounty Highway 1772
CountyKnott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.32889, -83.02
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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; scour above top of footing
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating16.6 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2021)
Projected traffic49 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Physician DR over Troublesome Creek built?

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

What condition is Physician DR 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 2024.

How much traffic does Physician DR over Troublesome Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Physician DR over Troublesome Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Physician DR over Troublesome Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.