US Bridges

Blanket Creek RD over Blanket Creek

PoorPosted for load

Pendleton County, Kentucky · 0.8 MI Sw. of Us. 27 · Structure no. 096C00031N

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blanket Creek RD over Blanket Creek is a concrete slab carrying Blanket Creek RD over Blanket Creek in Pendleton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 14 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18 by 2026. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBlanket Creek RD
CrossesBlanket Creek
Location0.8 MI Sw. of Us. 27
RouteCounty Highway 1140
Coordinates38.59667, -84.31694
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14 (2006)
Projected traffic18 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Blanket Creek RD over Blanket Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blanket Creek RD over Blanket 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Blanket Creek RD over Blanket Creek carry?

About 14 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Blanket Creek RD over Blanket Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Blanket Creek RD over Blanket Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.