US Bridges

Plato-Vanhook RD over Unnamed Stream

FairPosted for load

Pulaski County, Kentucky · 3.8 Miles SE of Ky 461 · Structure no. 100C00002N

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
128
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plato-Vanhook RD over Unnamed Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Plato-Vanhook RD over Unnamed Stream in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 128 vehicles a day, projected to reach 128 by 2039. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPlato-Vanhook RD
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location3.8 Miles SE of Ky 461
RouteCounty Highway 1045
CountyPulaski County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.21639, -84.40667
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128 (2019)
Projected traffic128 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$120,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Plato-Vanhook RD over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plato-Vanhook RD over Unnamed Stream 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Plato-Vanhook RD over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 128 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Plato-Vanhook RD over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Plato-Vanhook RD over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.