US Bridges

Lowell RD over Shannon Creek

Good

Mason County, Kentucky · .6 MI SW JCT Ky 596 · Structure no. 081C00068N

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
84
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lowell RD over Shannon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lowell RD over Shannon Creek in Mason County, Kentucky. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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.

It carries about 84 vehicles a day, projected to reach 84 by 2029. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLowell RD
CrossesShannon Creek
Location.6 MI SW JCT Ky 596
RouteCounty Highway 1230
Coordinates38.56778, -83.94389
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84 (2009)
Projected traffic84 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Lowell RD over Shannon Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lowell RD over Shannon 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does Lowell RD over Shannon Creek carry?

About 84 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Lowell RD over Shannon Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lowell RD over Shannon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.