US Bridges

Swinge Camp Br over Big Creek

Good

Pike County, Kentucky · 0.02 MI W of JCT Ky 468 · Structure no. 098C00165N

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
89
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swinge Camp Br over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Swinge Camp Br over Big Creek in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 89 vehicles a day, projected to reach 89 by 2031. The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSwinge Camp Br
CrossesBig Creek
Location0.02 MI W of JCT Ky 468
RouteCounty Highway 1425
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.70361, -82.35528
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.8 US tons
Inventory rating45.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length108 ft (32.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89 (2011)
Projected traffic89 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$314,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Swinge Camp Br over Big Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Swinge Camp Br over Big Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Swinge Camp Br over Big Creek carry?

About 89 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Swinge Camp Br over Big Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Swinge Camp Br over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.