US Bridges

Mount Zion RD over White Oak Creek

FairPosted for load

Laurel County, Kentucky · .1 MI E-Money Rd-Cr 5412 · Structure no. 063C00006N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
367
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mount Zion RD over White Oak Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mount Zion RD over White Oak Creek in Laurel County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 367 vehicles a day, projected to reach 668 by 2026. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMount Zion RD
CrossesWhite Oak Creek
Location.1 MI E-Money Rd-Cr 5412
RouteCounty Highway 1055
CountyLaurel County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.28139, -84.08806
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.3 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic367 (2006)
Projected traffic668 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$86,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mount Zion RD over White Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mount Zion RD over White Oak 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Mount Zion RD over White Oak Creek carry?

About 367 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Mount Zion RD over White Oak Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Mount Zion RD over White Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.