US Bridges

Bethel Camp RD over Troublesome Creek

Fair

Perry County, Kentucky · @ Ky. 476 Jct. · Structure no. 097C00076N

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethel Camp RD over Troublesome Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Bethel Camp RD over Troublesome Creek in Perry County, Kentucky. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2041. The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesBethel Camp RD
CrossesTroublesome Creek
Location@ Ky. 476 Jct.
RouteCounty Highway 1432
CountyPerry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.44306, -83.21444
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length182 ft (55.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2021)
Projected traffic60 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 Bethel Camp RD over Troublesome Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bethel Camp RD over Troublesome 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Bethel Camp RD over Troublesome Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Bethel Camp RD over Troublesome Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Bethel Camp RD over Troublesome Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.