N Fishing Creek RD over Bittersweet Creek
GoodPosted for loadLincoln County, Kentucky · .4 MI S. JCT KY-501 · Structure no. 069C00106N
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 282
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
N Fishing Creek RD over Bittersweet Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying N Fishing Creek RD over Bittersweet Creek in Lincoln County, Kentucky. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 282 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 282 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N Fishing Creek RD over Bittersweet Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is N Fishing Creek RD over Bittersweet Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does N Fishing Creek RD over Bittersweet Creek carry?
About 282 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is N Fishing Creek RD over Bittersweet Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns N Fishing Creek RD over Bittersweet Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.