US Bridges

Mclin LN over Coldweather Creek

FairPosted for load

Pulaski County, Kentucky · 0.9 MI E JCT Ky 2993 · Structure no. 100C00063N

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mclin LN over Coldweather Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mclin LN over Coldweather Creek in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2039. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesMclin LN
CrossesColdweather Creek
Location0.9 MI E JCT Ky 2993
RouteCounty Highway 1654
CountyPulaski County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.11333, -84.73528
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating8.4 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2019)
Projected traffic20 by 2039
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$79,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mclin LN over Coldweather Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mclin LN over Coldweather Creek 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 Mclin LN over Coldweather Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Mclin LN over Coldweather Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Mclin LN over Coldweather Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.