US Bridges

Otia-Blythe RD over Sulphur Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Monroe County, Kentucky · 0.3 MI S of JCT Ky 214 · Structure no. 086C00004N

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
101 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
52
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Otia-Blythe RD over Sulphur Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Otia-Blythe RD over Sulphur Creek in Monroe County, Kentucky. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 52 vehicles a day, projected to reach 86 by 2026. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOtia-Blythe RD
CrossesSulphur Creek
Location0.3 MI S of JCT Ky 214
RouteCounty Highway 1124
CountyMonroe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.68472, -85.56944
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating5.2 US tons
Inventory rating3.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length101 ft (30.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width11 ft (3.4 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2006)
Projected traffic86 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$185,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Otia-Blythe RD over Sulphur Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Otia-Blythe RD over Sulphur Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Otia-Blythe RD over Sulphur Creek carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Otia-Blythe RD over Sulphur Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.

Who owns Otia-Blythe RD over Sulphur Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.