US Bridges

Gurney Lane over Troublesome Creek

FairPosted for load

Perry County, Kentucky · 75 Ft E of Ky 476 · Structure no. 097C00083N

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gurney Lane over Troublesome Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gurney Lane over Troublesome Creek in Perry County, Kentucky. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 61 by 2034. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesGurney Lane
CrossesTroublesome Creek
Location75 Ft E of Ky 476
RouteCounty Highway 1506
CountyPerry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.42972, -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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating16.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2014)
Projected traffic61 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Gurney Lane over Troublesome Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gurney Lane 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Gurney Lane over Troublesome Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Gurney Lane over Troublesome Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Gurney Lane over Troublesome Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.