US Bridges

Arnold Leach RD over Ford Run Creek

PoorPosted for load

Ohio County, Kentucky · 2.1 Mi- S JCT Ky 1583 · Structure no. 092C00129N

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
103
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arnold Leach RD over Ford Run Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Arnold Leach RD over Ford Run Creek in Ohio 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 103 vehicles a day, projected to reach 109 by 2034. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesArnold Leach RD
CrossesFord Run Creek
Location2.1 Mi- S JCT Ky 1583
RouteCounty Highway 1148
CountyOhio County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.43639, -86.66861
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating19.8 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103 (2014)
Projected traffic109 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Arnold Leach RD over Ford Run Creek built?

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

What condition is Arnold Leach RD over Ford Run Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Arnold Leach RD over Ford Run Creek carry?

About 103 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Arnold Leach RD over Ford Run Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Arnold Leach RD over Ford Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.