US Bridges

Logan Mill RD over Red River

FairPosted for load

Logan County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI N of JCT W/Ky 96 · Structure no. 071C00023N

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Logan Mill RD over Red River is a steel truss - thru carrying Logan Mill RD over Red River in Logan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 38 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38 by 2042. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLogan Mill RD
CrossesRed River
Location1.0 MI N of JCT W/Ky 96
RouteCounty Highway 1249
CountyLogan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.67833, -86.93194
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating14.9 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2022)
Projected traffic38 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$167,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Logan Mill RD over Red River built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Logan Mill RD over Red 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Logan Mill RD over Red River carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Logan Mill RD over Red River?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Logan Mill RD over Red River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.