US Bridges

Edmonton RD over Belcher Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Kentucky · 0.65 MI S of JCT Ky 1049 · Structure no. 086C00027N

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edmonton RD over Belcher Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Edmonton RD over Belcher Creek in Monroe County, Kentucky. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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.

It carries about 7 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesEdmonton RD
CrossesBelcher Creek
Location0.65 MI S of JCT Ky 1049
RouteCounty Highway 1410
CountyMonroe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.78194, -85.68444
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7 (2019)
Projected traffic7 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 Edmonton RD over Belcher Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Edmonton RD over Belcher 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 Edmonton RD over Belcher Creek carry?

About 7 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Edmonton RD over Belcher Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Edmonton RD over Belcher Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.