US Bridges

Bridge RD over Leatherwood Creek

FairPosted for load

Perry County, Kentucky · @ JCT Ky 699 -25 W · Structure no. 097C00060N

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge RD over Leatherwood Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridge RD over Leatherwood Creek in Perry County, Kentucky. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesBridge RD
CrossesLeatherwood Creek
Location@ JCT Ky 699 -25 W
RouteCounty Highway 1540
CountyPerry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.06361, -83.11722
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating6.1 US tons
Inventory rating3.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2012)
Projected traffic40 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$65,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridge RD over Leatherwood Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge RD over Leatherwood 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Bridge RD over Leatherwood Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Bridge RD over Leatherwood Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge RD over Leatherwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.