US Bridges

Old Garner Road over Left Frk Troublesome Crk

FairPosted for load

Knott County, Kentucky · 0.01 MI N of JCT Ky 550 · Structure no. 060C00111N

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
714
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Garner Road over Left Frk Troublesome Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Garner Road over Left Frk Troublesome Crk in Knott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 714 vehicles a day, projected to reach 714 by 2030. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Garner Road
CrossesLeft Frk Troublesome Crk
Location0.01 MI N of JCT Ky 550
RouteCity Street 1044
CountyKnott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.34278, -82.98028
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic714 (2010)
Projected traffic714 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Old Garner Road over Left Frk Troublesome Crk built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Garner Road over Left Frk Troublesome Crk 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Old Garner Road over Left Frk Troublesome Crk carry?

About 714 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Old Garner Road over Left Frk Troublesome Crk?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Old Garner Road over Left Frk Troublesome Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.