US Bridges

Tunnel Creek RD over South Fork Creek

FairPosted for load

Lincoln County, Kentucky · .053 Mi. S. of Ky 1778 · Structure no. 069C00118N

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
36
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tunnel Creek RD over South Fork Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Tunnel Creek RD over South Fork Creek in Lincoln County, Kentucky. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 36 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesTunnel Creek RD
CrossesSouth Fork Creek
Location.053 Mi. S. of Ky 1778
RouteCounty Highway 1255
CountyLincoln County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.40389, -84.72944
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.
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 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (2019)
Projected traffic36 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tunnel Creek RD over South Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tunnel Creek RD over South Fork 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 Tunnel Creek RD over South Fork Creek carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Tunnel Creek RD over South Fork Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Tunnel Creek RD over South Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.