Big Twin Creek RD over Big Twin Creek
PoorPosted for loadOwen County, Kentucky · 3 MI W of JCT Ky 1761 · Structure no. 094C00015N
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 79 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 156
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Big Twin Creek RD over Big Twin Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Big Twin Creek RD over Big Twin Creek in Owen County, Kentucky. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 156 vehicles a day, projected to reach 214 by 2026. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Big Twin Creek RD over Big Twin Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Big Twin Creek RD over Big Twin 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Big Twin Creek RD over Big Twin Creek carry?
About 156 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is Big Twin Creek RD over Big Twin Creek?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Big Twin Creek RD over Big Twin Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.