US Bridges

Fred Smith Lsch RD over Rogers Creek

FairPosted for load

Metcalfe County, Kentucky · .02 MI E of Gdlck Beau RD · Structure no. 085C00039N

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
248
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fred Smith Lsch RD over Rogers Creek is a concrete slab carrying Fred Smith Lsch RD over Rogers Creek in Metcalfe County, Kentucky. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 248 vehicles a day, projected to reach 267 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFred Smith Lsch RD
CrossesRogers Creek
Location.02 MI E of Gdlck Beau RD
RouteCounty Highway 1218
CountyMetcalfe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.89389, -85.63694
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic248 (2020)
Projected traffic267 by 2040
Trucks—
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 Fred Smith Lsch RD over Rogers Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fred Smith Lsch RD over Rogers 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Fred Smith Lsch RD over Rogers Creek carry?

About 248 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Fred Smith Lsch RD over Rogers Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Fred Smith Lsch RD over Rogers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.