US Bridges

Gearl Valley Drive over Lost Creek

FairPosted for load

Perry County, Kentucky · 400 Ft. W of Ky 2446 · Structure no. 097C00114N

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gearl Valley Drive over Lost Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gearl Valley Drive over Lost Creek in Perry County, Kentucky. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesGearl Valley Drive
CrossesLost Creek
Location400 Ft. W of Ky 2446
RouteCounty Highway 1056
CountyPerry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.38667, -83.24278
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.8 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 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 Gearl Valley Drive over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gearl Valley Drive 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 2023.

How much traffic does Gearl Valley Drive over Lost Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Gearl Valley Drive over Lost Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Gearl Valley Drive over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.