US Bridges

Gilberts Ck Cutoff over Gilberts Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Kentucky · 1.168 Mi. E. of JCT US 27 · Structure no. 069C00122N

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gilberts Ck Cutoff over Gilberts Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gilberts Ck Cutoff over Gilberts Creek in Lincoln County, Kentucky. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 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 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2031. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesGilberts Ck Cutoff
CrossesGilberts Creek
Location1.168 Mi. E. of JCT US 27
RouteCounty Highway 1045
CountyLincoln County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.57083, -84.59583
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating108.2 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2011)
Projected traffic125 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Gilberts Ck Cutoff over Gilberts Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gilberts Ck Cutoff over Gilberts 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 2022.

How much traffic does Gilberts Ck Cutoff over Gilberts Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Gilberts Ck Cutoff over Gilberts Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Gilberts Ck Cutoff over Gilberts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.