US Bridges

Flour Creek RD over Flour Creek

Fair

Pendleton County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI E. JCT US 27 · Structure no. 096C00070N

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
149
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flour Creek RD over Flour Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Flour Creek RD over Flour Creek in Pendleton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 149 vehicles a day, projected to reach 192 by 2026. The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFlour Creek RD
CrossesFlour Creek
Location1.5 MI E. JCT US 27
RouteCounty Highway 1022
CountyPendleton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.80111, -84.32306
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic149 (2006)
Projected traffic192 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Flour Creek RD over Flour Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Flour Creek RD over Flour 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 August 2024.

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

About 149 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Flour Creek RD over Flour Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Flour Creek RD over Flour Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.