US Bridges

Blanket Creek Road over Blanket Creek

Good

Pendleton County, Kentucky · 1.3 MI SW of US-27 · Structure no. 096C00110N

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blanket Creek Road over Blanket Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Blanket Creek Road over Blanket Creek in Pendleton County, Kentucky. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 71 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBlanket Creek Road
CrossesBlanket Creek
Location1.3 MI SW of US-27
RouteCounty Highway 1140
Coordinates38.59139, -84.32
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2022)
Projected traffic71 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Blanket Creek Road over Blanket Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blanket Creek Road over Blanket Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

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

About 55 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Blanket Creek Road over Blanket Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Blanket Creek Road over Blanket Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.