US Bridges

Eagles Nest Road over Troublesome Creek

Good

Knott County, Kentucky · 0.01 MI SE of JCT KY-550 · Structure no. 060C00116N

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
288
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eagles Nest Road over Troublesome Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Eagles Nest Road over Troublesome Creek in Knott County, Kentucky. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 288 vehicles a day, projected to reach 351 by 2044. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesEagles Nest Road
CrossesTroublesome Creek
Location0.01 MI SE of JCT KY-550
RouteCounty Highway 1249
CountyKnott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.33139, -83.05861
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic288 (2024)
Projected traffic351 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 Eagles Nest Road over Troublesome Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eagles Nest Road over Troublesome 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 Eagles Nest Road over Troublesome Creek carry?

About 288 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Eagles Nest Road over Troublesome Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Eagles Nest Road over Troublesome Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.