US Bridges

Trusty RD over Green River

FairPosted for load

Lincoln County, Kentucky · .3 MI SE of JCT Ky 698 · Structure no. 069C00059N

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
136
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trusty RD over Green River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Trusty RD over Green River in Lincoln County, Kentucky. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 136 vehicles a day, projected to reach 136 by 2039. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesTrusty RD
CrossesGreen River
Location.3 MI SE of JCT Ky 698
RouteCounty Highway 1276
CountyLincoln County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.435, -84.72972
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.4 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic136 (2019)
Projected traffic136 by 2039
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$244,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Trusty RD over Green River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Trusty 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 Trusty RD over Green River carry?

About 136 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Trusty RD over Green River?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Trusty RD over Green River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.