US Bridges

Bill Eades East over W. Fk. Otter Creek

GoodPosted for load

Madison County, Kentucky · .1 MI West of JCT Ky 388 · Structure no. 076C00045N

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
155
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bill Eades East over W. Fk. Otter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bill Eades East over W. Fk. Otter Creek in Madison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 155 vehicles a day, projected to reach 155 by 2029. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesBill Eades East
CrossesW. Fk. Otter Creek
Location.1 MI West of JCT Ky 388
RouteCounty Highway 1312
CountyMadison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.82806, -84.27333
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating73.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2009)
Projected traffic155 by 2029
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$128,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bill Eades East over W. Fk. Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bill Eades East over W. 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 2024.

How much traffic does Bill Eades East over W. Fk. Otter Creek carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Bill Eades East over W. Fk. Otter Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Bill Eades East over W. Fk. Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.