US Bridges

_578 over _raccoon Creek

Good

Laurel County, Kentucky · _.25 Miles from Ky 638 · Structure no. 063B00120N

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
570
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

_578 over _raccoon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying _578 over _raccoon Creek in Laurel County, Kentucky. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 570 vehicles a day, projected to reach 570 by 2043. The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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Carries_578
Crosses_raccoon Creek
Location_.25 Miles from Ky 638
RouteState Highway 578
CountyLaurel County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.23139, -84.01389
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length99 ft (30.3 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2023)
Projected traffic570 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 _578 over _raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is _578 over _raccoon 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does _578 over _raccoon Creek carry?

About 570 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is _578 over _raccoon Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns _578 over _raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.