US Bridges

Yatesville RD over Blaine Creek

FairPosted for load

Lawrence County, Kentucky · 0.85 MI W of JCT Ky 3 · Structure no. 064C00006N

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
885
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yatesville RD over Blaine Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Yatesville RD over Blaine Creek in Lawrence County, Kentucky. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 885 vehicles a day, projected to reach 885 by 2031. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesYatesville RD
CrossesBlaine Creek
Location0.85 MI W of JCT Ky 3
RouteCounty Highway 1064
CountyLawrence County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.14778, -82.68556
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic885 (2011)
Projected traffic885 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Yatesville RD over Blaine Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yatesville RD over Blaine 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Yatesville RD over Blaine Creek carry?

About 885 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Yatesville RD over Blaine Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Yatesville RD over Blaine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.