US Bridges

Fairgrounds RD over Trib Caney Creek

Fair

Marion County, Kentucky · 2.6 MI S-Jct US 68 · Structure no. 078C00080N

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairgrounds RD over Trib Caney Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fairgrounds RD over Trib Caney Creek in Marion County, Kentucky. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 96 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2030. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFairgrounds RD
CrossesTrib Caney Creek
Location2.6 MI S-Jct US 68
RouteCounty Highway 1004
CountyMarion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.55056, -85.215
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating72.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2010)
Projected traffic96 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Fairgrounds RD over Trib Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairgrounds RD over Trib Caney 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does Fairgrounds RD over Trib Caney Creek carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Fairgrounds RD over Trib Caney Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Fairgrounds RD over Trib Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.