US Bridges

Duncan Road over Spring Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Kentucky · 40 Ft. East of Ky 87 · Structure no. 086C00024N

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
67
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Duncan Road over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Duncan Road over Spring Creek in Monroe County, Kentucky. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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.

It carries about 67 vehicles a day, projected to reach 67 by 2039. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesDuncan Road
CrossesSpring Creek
Location40 Ft. East of Ky 87
RouteCounty Highway 1252
CountyMonroe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.695, -85.95611
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.4 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67 (2019)
Projected traffic67 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 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 Duncan Road over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Duncan Road over Spring 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 Duncan Road over Spring Creek carry?

About 67 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Duncan Road over Spring Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Duncan Road over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.