US Bridges

South Tolliver RD over Triplett Creek

FairPosted for load

Rowan County, Kentucky · .15 MI S/E of Ky 60 · Structure no. 103C00096N

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Tolliver RD over Triplett Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying South Tolliver RD over Triplett Creek in Rowan County, Kentucky. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2029. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Tolliver RD
CrossesTriplett Creek
Location.15 MI S/E of Ky 60
RouteCity Street 1034
CountyRowan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.19167, -83.41583
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating12.5 US tons
Inventory rating7.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length86 ft (26.1 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width13 ft (3.9 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2009)
Projected traffic40 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Tolliver RD over Triplett Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Tolliver RD over Triplett 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 South Tolliver RD over Triplett Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is South Tolliver RD over Triplett Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns South Tolliver RD over Triplett Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.