US Bridges

Kettle Creek RD over Kettle Creek

FairPosted for load

Monroe County, Kentucky · 2.5 MI S of JCT Ky 214 · Structure no. 086C00006N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
213 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
46
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kettle Creek RD over Kettle Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Kettle Creek RD over Kettle Creek in Monroe County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 46 vehicles a day, projected to reach 46 by 2039. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesKettle Creek RD
CrossesKettle Creek
Location2.5 MI S of JCT Ky 214
RouteCounty Highway 1131
CountyMonroe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.61722, -85.48944
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 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46 (2019)
Projected traffic46 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Kettle Creek RD over Kettle Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kettle Creek RD over Kettle 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 Kettle Creek RD over Kettle Creek carry?

About 46 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Kettle Creek RD over Kettle Creek?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Kettle Creek RD over Kettle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.