US Bridges

Messer RD over Christy Creek

FairPosted for load

Rowan County, Kentucky · .001 Mi- JCT Ky 32 · Structure no. 103C00076N

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Messer RD over Christy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Messer RD over Christy Creek in Rowan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 27 vehicles a day, projected to reach 43 by 2026. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesMesser RD
CrossesChristy Creek
Location.001 Mi- JCT Ky 32
RouteCounty Highway 1077
CountyRowan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.18833, -83.36444
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.5 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (2006)
Projected traffic43 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Messer RD over Christy Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Messer RD over Christy 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Messer RD over Christy Creek carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Messer RD over Christy Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Messer RD over Christy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.