US Bridges

Moccasin RD over Green River

Fair

Lincoln County, Kentucky · .5 MI SE of JCT Ky 698 · Structure no. 069C00018N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
123
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moccasin RD over Green River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Moccasin RD over Green River in Lincoln County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 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 123 vehicles a day, projected to reach 123 by 2039. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesMoccasin RD
CrossesGreen River
Location.5 MI SE of JCT Ky 698
RouteCounty Highway 1253
CountyLincoln County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.40028, -84.77167
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123 (2019)
Projected traffic123 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moccasin RD over Green River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moccasin RD over Green River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Moccasin RD over Green River carry?

About 123 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Moccasin RD over Green River?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Moccasin RD over Green River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.