US Bridges

Soards Rd. over Peter Creek

FairPosted for load

Monroe County, Kentucky · 2.35 Miles East of Ky 249 · Structure no. 086C00029N

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
55 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
31
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Soards Rd. over Peter Creek is a steel culvert carrying Soards Rd. over Peter Creek in Monroe County, Kentucky. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 5 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 31 vehicles a day, projected to reach 31 by 2039. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSoards Rd.
CrossesPeter Creek
Location2.35 Miles East of Ky 249
RouteCounty Highway 1342
CountyMonroe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.76083, -85.86639
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans16 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span2 ft (0.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2019)
Projected traffic31 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Soards Rd. over Peter Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Soards Rd. over Peter 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 Soards Rd. over Peter Creek carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Soards Rd. over Peter Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 2 ft (0.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Soards Rd. over Peter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.