US Bridges

Little Bull Ck RD over Little Bull Creek

FairPosted for load

Knox County, Kentucky · .7 MI NW of JCT Ky 11 · Structure no. 061C00019N

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
318
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Bull Ck RD over Little Bull Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Little Bull Ck RD over Little Bull Creek in Knox County, Kentucky. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 318 vehicles a day, projected to reach 442 by 2026. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesLittle Bull Ck RD
CrossesLittle Bull Creek
Location.7 MI NW of JCT Ky 11
RouteCounty Highway 1060
CountyKnox County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.99361, -83.84139
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic318 (2006)
Projected traffic442 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$58,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Little Bull Ck RD over Little Bull Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little Bull Ck RD over Little Bull 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Little Bull Ck RD over Little Bull Creek carry?

About 318 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Little Bull Ck RD over Little Bull Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Little Bull Ck RD over Little Bull Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.