US Bridges

Right Oakley Creek over Oakley Creek

Good

Magoffin County, Kentucky · .04 Mi.W.Ky 1635 · Structure no. 077C00039N

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
154
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Right Oakley Creek over Oakley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Right Oakley Creek over Oakley Creek in Magoffin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 154 vehicles a day, projected to reach 154 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRight Oakley Creek
CrossesOakley Creek
Location.04 Mi.W.Ky 1635
RouteCounty Highway 1221
Coordinates37.66861, -83.04361
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating89.2 US tons
Inventory rating53.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic154 (2013)
Projected traffic154 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Right Oakley Creek over Oakley Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Right Oakley Creek over Oakley 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Right Oakley Creek over Oakley Creek carry?

About 154 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Right Oakley Creek over Oakley Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Right Oakley Creek over Oakley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.