US Bridges

Irvine Road over Otter Creek

FairPosted for load

Madison County, Kentucky · .90 MI E of US 25 · Structure no. 076B00010N

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,506
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irvine Road over Otter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Irvine Road over Otter Creek in Madison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 22,506 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,506 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesIrvine Road
CrossesOtter Creek
Location.90 MI E of US 25
RouteState Highway 52
CountyMadison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.74333, -84.25083
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,506 (2023)
Projected traffic22,506 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Irvine Road over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irvine Road over Otter 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Irvine Road over Otter Creek carry?

About 22,506 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Irvine Road over Otter Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Irvine Road over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.