US Bridges

Robinson Creek RD over Robinson Creek

Fair

Laurel County, Kentucky · .8 MI W. JCT US 25 · Structure no. 063C00048N

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
138
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Robinson Creek RD over Robinson Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Robinson Creek RD over Robinson Creek in Laurel County, Kentucky. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 138 vehicles a day, projected to reach 251 by 2026. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRobinson Creek RD
CrossesRobinson Creek
Location.8 MI W. JCT US 25
RouteCounty Highway 1217
Coordinates37.00694, -84.08111
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138 (2006)
Projected traffic251 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Robinson Creek RD over Robinson Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Robinson Creek RD over Robinson 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 2024.

How much traffic does Robinson Creek RD over Robinson Creek carry?

About 138 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Robinson Creek RD over Robinson Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Robinson Creek RD over Robinson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.