US Bridges

Lil Taylor RD over Line Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI W of JCT Ky 87 · Structure no. 086C00011N

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
193
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lil Taylor RD over Line Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Lil Taylor RD over Line Creek in Monroe County, Kentucky. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 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 193 vehicles a day, projected to reach 193 by 2039. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLil Taylor RD
CrossesLine Creek
Location1.0 MI W of JCT Ky 87
RouteCounty Highway 1232
CountyMonroe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.63361, -85.8125
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic193 (2019)
Projected traffic193 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Lil Taylor RD over Line Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lil Taylor RD over Line 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 Lil Taylor RD over Line Creek carry?

About 193 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Lil Taylor RD over Line Creek?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lil Taylor RD over Line Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.