US Bridges

King Creek Road over King Creek

GoodPosted for load

Marshall County, Kentucky · 0.2 MI S. of Big Bear HWY · Structure no. 079C00087N

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

King Creek Road over King Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying King Creek Road over King Creek in Marshall County, Kentucky. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2029. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesKing Creek Road
CrossesKing Creek
Location0.2 MI S. of Big Bear HWY
RouteCounty Highway 1010
CountyMarshall County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.89, -88.23806
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2009)
Projected traffic50 by 2029
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 King Creek Road over King Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is King Creek Road over King 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does King Creek Road over King Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is King Creek Road over King Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns King Creek Road over King Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.