US Bridges

Meredith Creek RD over Meredith Creek

FairPosted for load

Monroe County, Kentucky · 2.8 MI N of JCT Ky 216 · Structure no. 086C00005N

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meredith Creek RD over Meredith Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Meredith Creek RD over Meredith Creek in Monroe County, Kentucky. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2039. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesMeredith Creek RD
CrossesMeredith Creek
Location2.8 MI N of JCT Ky 216
RouteCounty Highway 1128
CountyMonroe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.67194, -85.55139
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2019)
Projected traffic20 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Meredith Creek RD over Meredith Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meredith Creek RD over Meredith 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 2023.

How much traffic does Meredith Creek RD over Meredith Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Meredith Creek RD over Meredith Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Meredith Creek RD over Meredith Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.