US Bridges

Horseshoe Bend Ln. over Lost Creek

FairPosted for load

Perry County, Kentucky · 450 Ft. W of Ky 2446 · Structure no. 097C00111N

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horseshoe Bend Ln. over Lost Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Horseshoe Bend Ln. over Lost Creek in Perry County, Kentucky. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesHorseshoe Bend Ln.
CrossesLost Creek
Location450 Ft. W of Ky 2446
RouteCounty Highway 1054
CountyPerry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.39056, -83.2475
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating11.7 US tons
Inventory rating7.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic24 by 2044
Trucks—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Horseshoe Bend Ln. over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Horseshoe Bend Ln. over Lost 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 Horseshoe Bend Ln. over Lost Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Horseshoe Bend Ln. over Lost Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Horseshoe Bend Ln. over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.