Bear Crk RD over Roaring Paunch Creek
FairMcCreary County, Kentucky · .6 Mi. W. of Ky. 1470 · Structure no. 074C00017N
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 83 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bear Crk RD over Roaring Paunch Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bear Crk RD over Roaring Paunch Creek in McCreary County, Kentucky. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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.
It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2026. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bear Crk RD over Roaring Paunch Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bear Crk RD over Roaring Paunch 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Bear Crk RD over Roaring Paunch Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is Bear Crk RD over Roaring Paunch Creek?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Bear Crk RD over Roaring Paunch Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.