US Bridges

Pottershop RD over Bear Creek

Good

Nelson County, Kentucky · 3.7 MI SE JCT US 150 · Structure no. 090C00060N

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
148
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pottershop RD over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pottershop RD over Bear Creek in Nelson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 148 vehicles a day, projected to reach 148 by 2030. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesPottershop RD
CrossesBear Creek
Location3.7 MI SE JCT US 150
RouteCounty Highway 1106
Coordinates37.75806, -85.42139
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating57.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic148 (2010)
Projected traffic148 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Pottershop RD over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pottershop RD over Bear 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pottershop RD over Bear Creek carry?

About 148 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Pottershop RD over Bear Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pottershop RD over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.