US Bridges

Morgans Creek RD over Morgans Creek

GoodPosted for load

Lawrence County, Kentucky · 0.04 MI N of Yatesvillerd · Structure no. 064C00064N

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
211
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morgans Creek RD over Morgans Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Morgans Creek RD over Morgans Creek in Lawrence County, Kentucky. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 211 vehicles a day, projected to reach 211 by 2031. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMorgans Creek RD
CrossesMorgans Creek
Location0.04 MI N of Yatesvillerd
RouteCounty Highway 1045
CountyLawrence County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.13917, -82.70528
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating56.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic211 (2011)
Projected traffic211 by 2031
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 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 Morgans Creek RD over Morgans Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morgans Creek RD over Morgans Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

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

About 211 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Morgans Creek RD over Morgans Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Morgans Creek RD over Morgans Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.