US Bridges

Bobtown RD over Little Beaver Creek

FairPosted for load

Nicholas County, Kentucky · .3 MI N of JCT CR 5314 · Structure no. 091C00019N

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bobtown RD over Little Beaver Creek is a concrete slab carrying Bobtown RD over Little Beaver Creek in Nicholas County, Kentucky. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 27 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27 by 2029. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBobtown RD
CrossesLittle Beaver Creek
Location.3 MI N of JCT CR 5314
RouteCounty Highway 1313
CountyNicholas County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.40611, -84.1475
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (2009)
Projected traffic27 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bobtown RD over Little Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bobtown RD over Little Beaver Creek 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 Bobtown RD over Little Beaver Creek carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Bobtown RD over Little Beaver Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Bobtown RD over Little Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.