Dugan RD over W Fk Simpson Creek
PoorPosted for loadNelson County, Kentucky · .1 MI S of JCT Ky 162 · Structure no. 090C00004N
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 61 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 170
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dugan RD over W Fk Simpson Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dugan RD over W Fk Simpson Creek in Nelson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 170 vehicles a day, projected to reach 170 by 2030. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dugan RD over W Fk Simpson Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dugan RD over W Fk Simpson Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Dugan RD over W Fk Simpson Creek carry?
About 170 vehicles per day (2010 count).
How long is Dugan RD over W Fk Simpson Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Dugan RD over W Fk Simpson Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.