US Bridges

Scotts Bridge Road over Long Falls Creek

Fair

McLean County, Kentucky · .6 MI SE of JCT CR 5300 · Structure no. 075C00008N

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scotts Bridge Road over Long Falls Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Scotts Bridge Road over Long Falls Creek in McLean County, Kentucky. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 32 vehicles a day, projected to reach 32 by 2032. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesScotts Bridge Road
CrossesLong Falls Creek
Location.6 MI SE of JCT CR 5300
RouteCounty Highway 1200
CountyMcLean County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.58139, -87.27722
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2012)
Projected traffic32 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Scotts Bridge Road over Long Falls Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scotts Bridge Road over Long Falls 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does Scotts Bridge Road over Long Falls Creek carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Scotts Bridge Road over Long Falls Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Scotts Bridge Road over Long Falls Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.