US Bridges

Byrley RD over Horse Creek

Fair

Laurel County, Kentucky · .3 MI NW of JCT Ky 1223 · Structure no. 063C00013N

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
490
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Byrley RD over Horse Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Byrley RD over Horse Creek in Laurel County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 490 vehicles a day, projected to reach 892 by 2026. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesByrley RD
CrossesHorse Creek
Location.3 MI NW of JCT Ky 1223
RouteCounty Highway 1215
CountyLaurel County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.96722, -84.10111
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2006)
Projected traffic892 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Byrley RD over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Byrley RD over Horse 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does Byrley RD over Horse Creek carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Byrley RD over Horse Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Byrley RD over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.