US Bridges

Maxine Road over Bacon Creek

GoodPosted for load

Larue County, Kentucky · 1.3 MI West of US 31E · Structure no. 062C00028N

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maxine Road over Bacon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Maxine Road over Bacon Creek in Larue County, Kentucky. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2031. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMaxine Road
CrossesBacon Creek
Location1.3 MI West of US 31E
RouteCounty Highway 1212
CountyLarue County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.44944, -85.76833
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2011)
Projected traffic75 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Maxine Road over Bacon Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maxine Road over Bacon 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 Maxine Road over Bacon Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Maxine Road over Bacon Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Maxine Road over Bacon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.