US Bridges

Deep Creek RD over Dry Creek

FairPosted for load

Mercer County, Kentucky · .5 Mi-W. JCT Ky 1941 · Structure no. 084C00042N

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deep Creek RD over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Deep Creek RD over Dry Creek in Mercer County, Kentucky. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDeep Creek RD
CrossesDry Creek
Location.5 Mi-W. JCT Ky 1941
RouteCounty Highway 1226
CountyMercer County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.71861, -84.99972
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic75 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Deep Creek RD over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deep Creek RD over Dry 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Deep Creek RD over Dry Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Deep Creek RD over Dry Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Deep Creek RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.