US Bridges

Peter Trace RD over Slate Creek

FairPosted for load

Menifee County, Kentucky · .15 MI SE of JCT US 460 · Structure no. 083C00020N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
102
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peter Trace RD over Slate Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Peter Trace RD over Slate Creek in Menifee County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 102 vehicles a day, projected to reach 102 by 2032. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesPeter Trace RD
CrossesSlate Creek
Location.15 MI SE of JCT US 460
RouteCounty Highway 1317
CountyMenifee County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.94889, -83.74139
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2012)
Projected traffic102 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$126,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Peter Trace RD over Slate Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peter Trace RD over Slate 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Peter Trace RD over Slate Creek carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Peter Trace RD over Slate Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Peter Trace RD over Slate Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.