US Bridges

Lane RD over Island Creek

Poor

McCracken County, Kentucky · .5 MI W of W-Term Ky 3054 · Structure no. 073C00005N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
840
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lane RD over Island Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lane RD over Island Creek in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 840 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,400 by 2034. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLane RD
CrossesIsland Creek
Location.5 MI W of W-Term Ky 3054
RouteCounty Highway 1032
Coordinates37.03389, -88.60361
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic840 (2014)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$120,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lane RD over Island Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lane RD over Island Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Lane RD over Island Creek carry?

About 840 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Lane RD over Island Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Lane RD over Island Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.