US Bridges

Worley Lane over Thornton Creek

Good

Letcher County, Kentucky · S at JCT KY-1862 · Structure no. 067C00118N

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Worley Lane over Thornton Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Worley Lane over Thornton Creek in Letcher County, Kentucky. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWorley Lane
CrossesThornton Creek
LocationS at JCT KY-1862
RouteCounty Highway 1835
CountyLetcher County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.16167, -82.76972
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic37 by 2044
Trucks—
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 Worley Lane over Thornton Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Worley Lane over Thornton 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Worley Lane over Thornton Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Worley Lane over Thornton Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Worley Lane over Thornton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.