US Bridges

Watson RD over Watson Run Slough

Fair

Meade County, Kentucky · .6 MI N JCT Ky 230 · Structure no. 082C00007N

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Watson RD over Watson Run Slough is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Watson RD over Watson Run Slough in Meade 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 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2031. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesWatson RD
CrossesWatson Run Slough
Location.6 MI N JCT Ky 230
RouteCounty Highway 1324
CountyMeade County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.06611, -86.42694
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2011)
Projected traffic20 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Watson RD over Watson Run Slough built?

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

What condition is Watson RD over Watson Run Slough 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does Watson RD over Watson Run Slough carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Watson RD over Watson Run Slough?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Watson RD over Watson Run Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.