US Bridges

Upper Blackberry R over Rt.Fk.Blackberry Creek

FairPosted for load

Pike County, Kentucky · .1 MI W of JCT Ky 1056 · Structure no. 098C00099N

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
629
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Upper Blackberry R over Rt.Fk.Blackberry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Upper Blackberry R over Rt.Fk.Blackberry Creek in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 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 629 vehicles a day, projected to reach 629 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 90.1 mi (145 km).

Location

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CarriesUpper Blackberry R
CrossesRt.Fk.Blackberry Creek
Location.1 MI W of JCT Ky 1056
RouteCounty Highway 1804
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.54833, -82.21083
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating18.1 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic629 (2012)
Projected traffic629 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed90.1 mi (145 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Upper Blackberry R over Rt.Fk.Blackberry Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Upper Blackberry R over Rt.Fk.Blackberry 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Upper Blackberry R over Rt.Fk.Blackberry Creek carry?

About 629 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Upper Blackberry R over Rt.Fk.Blackberry Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Upper Blackberry R over Rt.Fk.Blackberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.