US Bridges

Arbuckle Creek Rd. over Arbuckle Creek

Good

Marion County, Kentucky · 2 MI S of JCT Ky 1157 · Structure no. 078C00155N

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
126
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arbuckle Creek Rd. over Arbuckle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Arbuckle Creek Rd. over Arbuckle Creek in Marion County, Kentucky. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 126 vehicles a day, projected to reach 126 by 2030. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesArbuckle Creek Rd.
CrossesArbuckle Creek
Location2 MI S of JCT Ky 1157
RouteCounty Highway 1142
CountyMarion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.45861, -85.21528
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2010)
Projected traffic126 by 2030
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 Arbuckle Creek Rd. over Arbuckle Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arbuckle Creek Rd. over Arbuckle 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Arbuckle Creek Rd. over Arbuckle Creek carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Arbuckle Creek Rd. over Arbuckle Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Arbuckle Creek Rd. over Arbuckle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.