US Bridges

Meshack Creek RD over Meshack Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Kentucky · 3.1 Mile East of Ky 1049 · Structure no. 086C00031N

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
54
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meshack Creek RD over Meshack Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Meshack Creek RD over Meshack 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 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 54 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2037. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesMeshack Creek RD
CrossesMeshack Creek
Location3.1 Mile East of Ky 1049
RouteCounty Highway 1017
CountyMonroe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.74083, -85.60083
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 above top of footing
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (2017)
Projected traffic90 by 2037
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Meshack Creek RD over Meshack Creek built?

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

What condition is Meshack Creek RD over Meshack 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 Meshack Creek RD over Meshack Creek carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Meshack Creek RD over Meshack Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Meshack Creek RD over Meshack Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.