US Bridges

Mt Zion RD over Renfro Creek

Fair

Rockcastle County, Kentucky · .2 MI W - CR 5333 · Structure no. 102C00054N

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
420
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Zion RD over Renfro Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mt Zion RD over Renfro Creek in Rockcastle County, Kentucky. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 420 vehicles a day, projected to reach 420 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesMt Zion RD
CrossesRenfro Creek
Location.2 MI W - CR 5333
RouteCounty Highway 1334
CountyRockcastle County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.40444, -84.35056
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2019)
Projected traffic420 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 Mt Zion RD over Renfro Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt Zion RD over Renfro 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Mt Zion RD over Renfro Creek carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Mt Zion RD over Renfro Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Mt Zion RD over Renfro Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.