US Bridges

East 2nd Street over Over Limestone Creek

Fair

Mason County, Kentucky · 500 Ft E. Jct. of 3rd.ST. · Structure no. 081B00068N

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,280
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

East 2nd Street over Over Limestone Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East 2nd Street over Over Limestone Creek in Mason County, Kentucky. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 2,280 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,280 by 2041. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEast 2nd Street
CrossesOver Limestone Creek
Location500 Ft E. Jct. of 3rd.ST.
RouteState Highway 2513
CountyMason County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.64611, -83.75861
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,280 (2021)
Projected traffic2,280 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 East 2nd Street over Over Limestone Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is East 2nd Street over Over Limestone 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does East 2nd Street over Over Limestone Creek carry?

About 2,280 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is East 2nd Street over Over Limestone Creek?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns East 2nd Street over Over Limestone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.