US Bridges

Highview Church over Timber Creek

Good

Nelson County, Kentucky · 0.03 MI E of JCT CR1036 · Structure no. 090C00069N

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
279
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highview Church over Timber Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Highview Church over Timber Creek in Nelson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 279 vehicles a day, projected to reach 279 by 2030. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHighview Church
CrossesTimber Creek
Location0.03 MI E of JCT CR1036
RouteCounty Highway 1034
CountyNelson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.95778, -85.19861
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.1 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic279 (2010)
Projected traffic279 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Highview Church over Timber Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Highview Church over Timber 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 2021.

How much traffic does Highview Church over Timber Creek carry?

About 279 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Highview Church over Timber Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Highview Church over Timber Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.