US Bridges

Mcdowells Creek Ro over Kinniconick Creek

Good

Lewis County, Kentucky · .107 MI SW JCT Ky 1306 · Structure no. 068C00067N

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
192 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
406
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcdowells Creek Ro over Kinniconick Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mcdowells Creek Ro over Kinniconick Creek in Lewis County, Kentucky. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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.

It carries about 406 vehicles a day, projected to reach 406 by 2041. The structure is 192 ft (58.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesMcdowells Creek Ro
CrossesKinniconick Creek
Location.107 MI SW JCT Ky 1306
RouteCounty Highway 1007
CountyLewis County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.57444, -83.18806
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length192 ft (58.4 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic406 (2021)
Projected traffic406 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Mcdowells Creek Ro over Kinniconick Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcdowells Creek Ro over Kinniconick 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 2022.

How much traffic does Mcdowells Creek Ro over Kinniconick Creek carry?

About 406 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Mcdowells Creek Ro over Kinniconick Creek?

The structure is 192 ft (58.4 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Mcdowells Creek Ro over Kinniconick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.