US Bridges

Little Perry RD over Triplett Creek

Good

Rowan County, Kentucky · 0.2 MI N of JCT US 60 · Structure no. 103C00116N

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
462
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Perry RD over Triplett Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Little Perry RD over Triplett Creek in Rowan County, Kentucky. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 462 vehicles a day, projected to reach 462 by 2029. The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLittle Perry RD
CrossesTriplett Creek
Location0.2 MI N of JCT US 60
RouteCounty Highway 1025
CountyRowan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.24139, -83.35056
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length71 ft (21.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic462 (2009)
Projected traffic462 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Little Perry RD over Triplett Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little Perry RD over Triplett Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Little Perry RD over Triplett Creek carry?

About 462 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Little Perry RD over Triplett Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Little Perry RD over Triplett Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.