US Bridges

Margie & Ed Road over Cowen Creek

Good

Letcher County, Kentucky · 0.01 MI S of JCT Ky 931 · Structure no. 067C00119N

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Margie & Ed Road over Cowen Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Margie & Ed Road over Cowen 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesMargie & Ed Road
CrossesCowen Creek
Location0.01 MI S of JCT Ky 931
RouteCounty Highway 1277
CountyLetcher County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.07694, -82.8375
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic49 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Margie & Ed Road over Cowen Creek built?

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

What condition is Margie & Ed Road over Cowen 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 2023.

How much traffic does Margie & Ed Road over Cowen Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Margie & Ed Road over Cowen Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Margie & Ed Road over Cowen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.