US Bridges

Plum Run RD over Trib.-Cox Creek

Good

Nelson County, Kentucky · 2.3 MI E of CR 5063 · Structure no. 090C00044N

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
286
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plum Run RD over Trib.-Cox Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Plum Run RD over Trib.-Cox Creek in Nelson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 286 vehicles a day, projected to reach 286 by 2030. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesPlum Run RD
CrossesTrib.-Cox Creek
Location2.3 MI E of CR 5063
RouteCounty Highway 1062
Coordinates37.875, -85.41694
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
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 rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic286 (2010)
Projected traffic286 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Plum Run RD over Trib.-Cox Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plum Run RD over Trib.-Cox 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does Plum Run RD over Trib.-Cox Creek carry?

About 286 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Plum Run RD over Trib.-Cox Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Plum Run RD over Trib.-Cox Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.