US Bridges

Phillips Branch RD over Left Fork Peter Creek

FairPosted for load

Pike County, Kentucky · @jct Ky 194 · Structure no. 098C00033N

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,729
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Phillips Branch RD over Left Fork Peter Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Phillips Branch RD over Left Fork Peter Creek in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 1,729 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,729 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesPhillips Branch RD
CrossesLeft Fork Peter Creek
Location@jct Ky 194
RouteCounty Highway 1867
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.49611, -82.13694
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,729 (2012)
Projected traffic1,729 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Phillips Branch RD over Left Fork Peter Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Phillips Branch RD over Left Fork Peter 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Phillips Branch RD over Left Fork Peter Creek carry?

About 1,729 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Phillips Branch RD over Left Fork Peter Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Phillips Branch RD over Left Fork Peter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.