Freestone RD over Triplett Creek
PoorClosed to trafficRowan County, Kentucky · 300E.-US 60@ Bluestone · Structure no. 103C00054N
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 140 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Freestone RD over Triplett Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Freestone RD over Triplett Creek in Rowan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2026. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Freestone RD over Triplett Creek built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.
What condition is Freestone RD over Triplett Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Freestone RD over Triplett Creek carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is Freestone RD over Triplett Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Freestone RD over Triplett Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.