US Bridges

Old Waynesburg RD over Briary Creek

FairPosted for load

Pulaski County, Kentucky · 1.1 MI S JCT Ky 70 · Structure no. 100C00083N

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
134
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Waynesburg RD over Briary Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old Waynesburg RD over Briary Creek in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 134 vehicles a day, projected to reach 134 by 2039. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Waynesburg RD
CrossesBriary Creek
Location1.1 MI S JCT Ky 70
RouteCounty Highway 1709
CountyPulaski County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.26778, -84.60778
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic134 (2019)
Projected traffic134 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Old Waynesburg RD over Briary Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Waynesburg RD over Briary 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 Old Waynesburg RD over Briary Creek carry?

About 134 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Old Waynesburg RD over Briary Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Old Waynesburg RD over Briary Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.