US Bridges

Twin Bridges RD over Otter Creek

Fair

Meade County, Kentucky · 0.2 KM S of Pinwheel RD · Structure no. DAPTRAKNO0BDG12

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Twin Bridges RD over Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Twin Bridges RD over Otter Creek in Meade County, Kentucky. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2045. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTwin Bridges RD
CrossesOtter Creek
Location0.2 KM S of Pinwheel RD
CountyMeade County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.91542, -86.02984
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.5 US tons
Inventory rating82.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic100 by 2045
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Twin Bridges RD over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twin Bridges RD over Otter 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 2023.

How much traffic does Twin Bridges RD over Otter Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Twin Bridges RD over Otter Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Twin Bridges RD over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the Army.