Central Pike over Thompson Creek
GoodMercer County, Kentucky · .4 MI North of JCT Ky 390 · Structure no. 084C00051N
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 103 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 65
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Central Pike over Thompson Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Central Pike over Thompson Creek in Mercer County, Kentucky. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2042. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Central Pike over Thompson Creek built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is Central Pike over Thompson Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Central Pike over Thompson Creek carry?
About 65 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Central Pike over Thompson Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Central Pike over Thompson Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.