US Bridges

Big Twin Creek RD over Big Twin Creek

Fair

Owen County, Kentucky · 1.9 MI W of JCT KY-1761 · Structure no. 094C00031N

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
102 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
156
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Twin Creek RD over Big Twin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Big Twin Creek RD over Big Twin Creek in Owen County, Kentucky. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 156 vehicles a day, projected to reach 214 by 2034. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBig Twin Creek RD
CrossesBig Twin Creek
Location1.9 MI W of JCT KY-1761
RouteCounty Highway 1325
CountyOwen County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.57083, -84.94222
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating96.6 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic156 (2014)
Projected traffic214 by 2034
Trucks—
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 Big Twin Creek RD over Big Twin Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Twin Creek RD over Big Twin 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Big Twin Creek RD over Big Twin Creek carry?

About 156 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Big Twin Creek RD over Big Twin Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Big Twin Creek RD over Big Twin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.