Dix Frk over Big Creek
PoorPosted for loadPike County, Kentucky · .1 MI S of Ky 3220 · Structure no. 098C00004N
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 73 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,717
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dix Frk over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dix Frk over Big Creek in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,717 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,717 by 2031. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dix Frk over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dix Frk over Big Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Dix Frk over Big Creek carry?
About 1,717 vehicles per day (2011 count).
How long is Dix Frk over Big Creek?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Dix Frk over Big Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.