US Bridges

Blankenship RD over Br of Bethel Creek

FairPosted for load

Russell County, Kentucky · 1.9 MI NW of JCT Ky 55 · Structure no. 104C00006N

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blankenship RD over Br of Bethel Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Blankenship RD over Br of Bethel Creek in Russell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2039. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBlankenship RD
CrossesBr of Bethel Creek
Location1.9 MI NW of JCT Ky 55
RouteCounty Highway 1222
CountyRussell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.94556, -85.13917
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic50 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$119,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blankenship RD over Br of Bethel Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blankenship RD over Br of Bethel 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Blankenship RD over Br of Bethel Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Blankenship RD over Br of Bethel Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Blankenship RD over Br of Bethel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.