US Bridges

Lower Line Crk RD over Line Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Kentucky · 1.17 Mi. N. of J. Ky 1956 · Structure no. 100C00088N

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
69
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Line Crk RD over Line Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lower Line Crk RD over Line Creek in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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.

It carries about 69 vehicles a day, projected to reach 69 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesLower Line Crk RD
CrossesLine Creek
Location1.17 Mi. N. of J. Ky 1956
RouteCounty Highway 1027
Coordinates37.17306, -84.32083
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.3 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2019)
Projected traffic69 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Lower Line Crk RD over Line Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lower Line Crk RD over Line 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 2022.

How much traffic does Lower Line Crk RD over Line Creek carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Lower Line Crk RD over Line Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Lower Line Crk RD over Line Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.