US Bridges

Valley RD over Big Clifty Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Kentucky · .25 M E CR 1672 · Structure no. 100C00093N

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
69
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley RD over Big Clifty Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Valley RD over Big Clifty Creek in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesValley RD
CrossesBig Clifty Creek
Location.25 M E CR 1672
RouteCounty Highway 1772
CountyPulaski County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.14194, -84.66889
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 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 closed100 mi (161 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 Valley RD over Big Clifty Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley RD over Big Clifty 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 Valley RD over Big Clifty Creek carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Valley RD over Big Clifty Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Valley RD over Big Clifty Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.