US Bridges

North Fishing Cree over Fishing Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Kentucky · 1.3 MI S of JCT Ky 501 · Structure no. 069C00080N

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Fishing Cree over Fishing Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Fishing Cree over Fishing Creek in Lincoln County, Kentucky. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Fishing Cree
CrossesFishing Creek
Location1.3 MI S of JCT Ky 501
RouteCounty Highway 1214
CountyLincoln County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.35806, -84.67917
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.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating83.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width11 ft (3.5 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2019)
Projected traffic45 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$70,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Fishing Cree over Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Fishing Cree over Fishing 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 2024.

How much traffic does North Fishing Cree over Fishing Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is North Fishing Cree over Fishing Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.

Who owns North Fishing Cree over Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.