Fourmile Road over Otter Creek
PoorPosted for loadMadison County, Kentucky · 2.2 MI E of US 25 · Structure no. 076C00060N
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 68 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 947
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fourmile Road over Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fourmile Road over Otter Creek in Madison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 947 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,199 by 2026. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fourmile Road over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fourmile Road over Otter Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Fourmile Road over Otter Creek carry?
About 947 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is Fourmile Road over Otter Creek?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Fourmile Road over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.