US Bridges

Higdon Loop over Davis Run

Fair

Nelson County, Kentucky · 0.1MI S of JCT US 31E · Structure no. 090C00078N

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
53
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Higdon Loop over Davis Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Higdon Loop over Davis Run in Nelson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 6 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 53 vehicles a day, projected to reach 53 by 2030. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHigdon Loop
CrossesDavis Run
Location0.1MI S of JCT US 31E
RouteCounty Highway 1215
CountyNelson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.67194, -85.57722
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating63.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (2010)
Projected traffic53 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Higdon Loop over Davis Run built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Higdon Loop over Davis Run 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Higdon Loop over Davis Run carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Higdon Loop over Davis Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Higdon Loop over Davis Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.