US Bridges

Combs Ave over Chloe Creek

Fair

Pike County, Kentucky · .1 MI S-Ky 1460 · Structure no. 098C00151N

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,734
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Combs Ave over Chloe Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Combs Ave over Chloe Creek in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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.

It carries about 3,734 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,734 by 2032. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCombs Ave
CrossesChloe Creek
Location.1 MI S-Ky 1460
RouteCity Street 1115
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.48167, -82.51444
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,734 (2012)
Projected traffic3,734 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Combs Ave over Chloe Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Combs Ave over Chloe 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 2021.

How much traffic does Combs Ave over Chloe Creek carry?

About 3,734 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Combs Ave over Chloe Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Combs Ave over Chloe Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.