US Bridges

Ferris Creek RD over Norris Branch

Fair

Metcalfe County, Kentucky · .30 MI N of Cumberland Cl · Structure no. 085C00015N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
222
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ferris Creek RD over Norris Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Ferris Creek RD over Norris Branch in Metcalfe County, Kentucky. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 6 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 222 vehicles a day, projected to reach 222 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesFerris Creek RD
CrossesNorris Branch
Location.30 MI N of Cumberland Cl
RouteCounty Highway 1127
CountyMetcalfe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.85972, -85.55167
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic222 (2012)
Projected traffic222 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ferris Creek RD over Norris Branch built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ferris Creek RD over Norris Branch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Ferris Creek RD over Norris Branch carry?

About 222 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Ferris Creek RD over Norris Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Ferris Creek RD over Norris Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.