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Twin Bridges RD over Otter Creek

Fair

Meade County, Kentucky · 0.2 KM S of Pinwheel RD · Structure no. DAPTRAKNO0BDG54

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Other
Length
63 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Twin Bridges RD over Otter Creek is a other culvert carrying Twin Bridges RD over Otter Creek in Meade County, Kentucky. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2045. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long.

Location

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CarriesTwin Bridges RD
CrossesOtter Creek
Location0.2 KM S of Pinwheel RD
CountyMeade County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.9152, -86.02949
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialOther
DeckNot applicable
Main spans20
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span2 ft (0.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic80 by 2045
Trucks2%
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 2019, making it 6 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 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Twin Bridges RD over Otter Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 2 ft (0.5 m).

Who owns Twin Bridges RD over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the Army.