US Bridges

Elizabeth LN over Collier Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI N of Ky 32 · Structure no. 064C00071N

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elizabeth LN over Collier Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elizabeth LN over Collier Creek in Lawrence 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 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2029. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 12 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesElizabeth LN
CrossesCollier Creek
Location0.1 MI N of Ky 32
RouteCounty Highway 1221
CountyLawrence County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.02056, -82.92083
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2009)
Projected traffic45 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Elizabeth LN over Collier Creek built?

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

What condition is Elizabeth LN over Collier 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 Elizabeth LN over Collier Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Elizabeth LN over Collier Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Elizabeth LN over Collier Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.