US Bridges

Short Lane over Rtfk Troublesome Creek

Good

Knott County, Kentucky · 0.01 MI SE of JCT KY-899 · Structure no. 060C00133N

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Short Lane over Rtfk Troublesome Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Short Lane over Rtfk Troublesome Creek in Knott County, Kentucky. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesShort Lane
CrossesRtfk Troublesome Creek
Location0.01 MI SE of JCT KY-899
RouteCounty Highway 1533
CountyKnott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.30194, -82.92472
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic49 by 2044
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 Short Lane over Rtfk Troublesome Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Short Lane over Rtfk 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Short Lane over Rtfk Troublesome Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Short Lane over Rtfk Troublesome Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Short Lane over Rtfk Troublesome Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.