US Bridges

Bush Creek Road over Mtn-Parkway @ 13.392

FairPosted for load

Powell County, Kentucky · .1 MI E of JCT Ky 15 · Structure no. 099B00072N

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
211 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
101
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bush Creek Road over Mtn-Parkway @ 13.392 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Bush Creek Road over Mtn-Parkway @ 13.392 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 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 101 vehicles a day, projected to reach 118 by 2026. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBush Creek Road
CrossesMtn-Parkway @ 13.392
Location.1 MI E of JCT Ky 15
RouteCounty Highway 1304
CountyPowell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.90583, -83.96806
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2014)
Projected traffic118 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Bush Creek Road over Mtn-Parkway @ 13.392 built?

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

What condition is Bush Creek Road over Mtn-Parkway @ 13.392 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Bush Creek Road over Mtn-Parkway @ 13.392 carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Bush Creek Road over Mtn-Parkway @ 13.392?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Bush Creek Road over Mtn-Parkway @ 13.392?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.