US Bridges

Weaver RD over Absalam Creek

FairPosted for load

Mason County, Kentucky · .6 MI NW JCT US 68 · Structure no. 081C00062N

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
87
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Weaver RD over Absalam Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Weaver RD over Absalam Creek in Mason County, Kentucky. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 87 vehicles a day, projected to reach 87 by 2029. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWeaver RD
CrossesAbsalam Creek
Location.6 MI NW JCT US 68
RouteCounty Highway 1219
CountyMason County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.48611, -83.89361
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87 (2009)
Projected traffic87 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Weaver RD over Absalam Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Weaver RD over Absalam 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 Weaver RD over Absalam Creek carry?

About 87 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Weaver RD over Absalam Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Weaver RD over Absalam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.