US Bridges

Dan Lane over Big Willard Creek

Good

Perry County, Kentucky · 1.0 M W of JCT KY-451 · Structure no. 097C00100N

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dan Lane over Big Willard Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dan Lane over Big Willard Creek in Perry County, Kentucky. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesDan Lane
CrossesBig Willard Creek
Location1.0 M W of JCT KY-451
RouteCounty Highway 1735
CountyPerry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.26472, -83.29528
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2012)
Projected traffic10 by 2032
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 Dan Lane over Big Willard Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dan Lane over Big Willard 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Dan Lane over Big Willard Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Dan Lane over Big Willard Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Dan Lane over Big Willard Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.