US Bridges

New Salem Ch. RD over Peter Creek

Good

Monroe County, Kentucky · 2 Miles West Ky 870 · Structure no. 086C00030N

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
103
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Salem Ch. RD over Peter Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying New Salem Ch. RD over Peter Creek in Monroe County, Kentucky. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 103 vehicles a day, projected to reach 103 by 2039. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNew Salem Ch. RD
CrossesPeter Creek
Location2 Miles West Ky 870
RouteCounty Highway 1354
Coordinates36.74972, -85.82472
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103 (2019)
Projected traffic103 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 New Salem Ch. RD over Peter Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Salem Ch. RD over Peter Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does New Salem Ch. RD over Peter Creek carry?

About 103 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is New Salem Ch. RD over Peter Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns New Salem Ch. RD over Peter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.