US Bridges

Bert T Combs-Mount over Lulbegrud Creek

Good

Powell County, Kentucky · Wbl on Clark - Powell Cl · Structure no. 099B00018L

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,671
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bert T Combs-Mount over Lulbegrud Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Bert T Combs-Mount over Lulbegrud Creek in Powell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 6,671 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,671 by 2043. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesBert T Combs-Mount
CrossesLulbegrud Creek
LocationWbl on Clark - Powell Cl
RouteState Highway 9000
Coordinates37.92417, -83.9825
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,671 (2023)
Projected traffic6,671 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Bert T Combs-Mount over Lulbegrud Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bert T Combs-Mount over Lulbegrud 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Bert T Combs-Mount over Lulbegrud Creek carry?

About 6,671 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bert T Combs-Mount over Lulbegrud Creek?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Bert T Combs-Mount over Lulbegrud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.