US Bridges

Left Frk Laurel RD over Blaine Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI S of JCT Ky 32 · Structure no. 064C00022N

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Left Frk Laurel RD over Blaine Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Left Frk Laurel RD over Blaine Creek in Lawrence County, Kentucky. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2029. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLeft Frk Laurel RD
CrossesBlaine Creek
Location0.1 MI S of JCT Ky 32
RouteCounty Highway 1222
CountyLawrence County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.02056, -82.87833
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2009)
Projected traffic30 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Left Frk Laurel RD over Blaine Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Left Frk Laurel 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 2023.

How much traffic does Left Frk Laurel RD over Blaine Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Left Frk Laurel RD over Blaine Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Left Frk Laurel RD over Blaine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.