US Bridges

Springdale RD over Spring Creek

Fair

Mason County, Kentucky · 1.2 MI E of JCT Ky 10 · Structure no. 081C00004N

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
487
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Springdale RD over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Springdale RD over Spring Creek in Mason County, Kentucky. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 487 vehicles a day, projected to reach 487 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSpringdale RD
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1.2 MI E of JCT Ky 10
RouteCounty Highway 1012
CountyMason County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.59833, -83.65417
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic487 (2023)
Projected traffic487 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Springdale RD over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Springdale RD over Spring 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Springdale RD over Spring Creek carry?

About 487 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Springdale RD over Spring Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Springdale RD over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.