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Ansel over Fishing Creek

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Pulaski County, Kentucky · .27 MI SW of JCT Ky 635 · Structure no. 100C00060N

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
206 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
399
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ansel over Fishing Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ansel over Fishing Creek in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 399 vehicles a day, projected to reach 399 by 2039. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAnsel
CrossesFishing Creek
Location.27 MI SW of JCT Ky 635
RouteCounty Highway 1601
CountyPulaski County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.19639, -84.70889
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.1 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic399 (2019)
Projected traffic399 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ansel over Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ansel over Fishing 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ansel over Fishing Creek carry?

About 399 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Ansel over Fishing Creek?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ansel over Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.