US Bridges

N Old Ottenheim RD over Branch of Neals Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Kentucky · E at JCT KY-1247 · Structure no. 069C00003N

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
256
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Old Ottenheim RD over Branch of Neals Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Old Ottenheim RD over Branch of Neals Creek in Lincoln County, Kentucky. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 95 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 256 vehicles a day, projected to reach 256 by 2039. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesN Old Ottenheim RD
CrossesBranch of Neals Creek
LocationE at JCT KY-1247
RouteCounty Highway 1008
CountyLincoln County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.50028, -84.63194
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating92.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic256 (2019)
Projected traffic256 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$171,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Old Ottenheim RD over Branch of Neals Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is N Old Ottenheim RD over Branch of Neals 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does N Old Ottenheim RD over Branch of Neals Creek carry?

About 256 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is N Old Ottenheim RD over Branch of Neals Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns N Old Ottenheim RD over Branch of Neals Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.