US Bridges

Old Dixville RD over Carmichael Br

Good

Mercer County, Kentucky · 200 S Irish Ridge RD · Structure no. 084C00054N

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
81
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Dixville RD over Carmichael Br is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Dixville RD over Carmichael Br in Mercer County, Kentucky. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 81 vehicles a day, projected to reach 81 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesOld Dixville RD
CrossesCarmichael Br
Location200 S Irish Ridge RD
RouteCounty Highway 1229
CountyMercer County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.72167, -84.94611
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81 (2024)
Projected traffic81 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Dixville RD over Carmichael Br built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Dixville RD over Carmichael Br 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Old Dixville RD over Carmichael Br carry?

About 81 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Old Dixville RD over Carmichael Br?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Old Dixville RD over Carmichael Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.