US Bridges

Briery Creek Road over Indian Creek

Good

Lewis County, Kentucky · 24 Ft East of JCT Ky 377 · Structure no. 068C00073N

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Briery Creek Road over Indian Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Briery Creek Road over Indian Creek in Lewis County, Kentucky. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 124 by 2034. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBriery Creek Road
CrossesIndian Creek
Location24 Ft East of JCT Ky 377
RouteCounty Highway 1206
Coordinates38.46889, -83.37917
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2014)
Projected traffic124 by 2034
Trucks11%
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 Briery Creek Road over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Briery Creek Road over Indian 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 2024.

How much traffic does Briery Creek Road over Indian Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Briery Creek Road over Indian Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Briery Creek Road over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.