US Bridges

Copper Creek RD over Dix River

Fair

Rockcastle County, Kentucky · .5 Mi-Ne.Jct US 150 · Structure no. 102C00062N

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
230 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
577
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Copper Creek RD over Dix River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Copper Creek RD over Dix River in Rockcastle County, Kentucky. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 577 vehicles a day, projected to reach 577 by 2043. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCopper Creek RD
CrossesDix River
Location.5 Mi-Ne.Jct US 150
RouteState Highway 3109
CountyRockcastle County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.44444, -84.46167
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic577 (2023)
Projected traffic577 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Copper Creek RD over Dix River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Copper Creek RD over Dix River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Copper Creek RD over Dix River carry?

About 577 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Copper Creek RD over Dix River?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Copper Creek RD over Dix River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.