US Bridges

Edington Branch over Laurel Creek

FairPosted for load

Lewis County, Kentucky · 260FT E. of JCT CR 1122 · Structure no. 068C00084N

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edington Branch over Laurel Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Edington Branch over Laurel 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 18 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesEdington Branch
CrossesLaurel Creek
Location260FT E. of JCT CR 1122
RouteCounty Highway 1121
CountyLewis County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.33806, -83.34222
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width13 ft (3.9 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (2021)
Projected traffic18 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 Edington Branch over Laurel Creek built?

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

What condition is Edington Branch over Laurel 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Edington Branch over Laurel Creek carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Edington Branch over Laurel Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Edington Branch over Laurel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.