US Bridges

East Prong Road over E. Fk. Otter Creek

Good

Madison County, Kentucky · 1 MI E of JCT Ky 388 · Structure no. 076C00010N

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Prong Road over E. Fk. Otter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Prong Road over E. Fk. Otter Creek in Madison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 59 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16 by 2041. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Prong Road
CrossesE. Fk. Otter Creek
Location1 MI E of JCT Ky 388
RouteCounty Highway 1054
CountyMadison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.84556, -84.23861
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating70.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16 (2021)
Projected traffic16 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$121,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Prong Road over E. Fk. Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is East Prong Road over E. Fk. Otter Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2022.

How much traffic does East Prong Road over E. Fk. Otter Creek carry?

About 16 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is East Prong Road over E. Fk. Otter Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns East Prong Road over E. Fk. Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.