US Bridges

Airport RD over Perkins Creek

FairPosted for load

Russell County, Kentucky · 1.0 Mi. W.-Jct. US 127 · Structure no. 104C00009N

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
306
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport RD over Perkins Creek is a concrete slab carrying Airport RD over Perkins Creek in Russell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 306 vehicles a day, projected to reach 306 by 2039. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesAirport RD
CrossesPerkins Creek
Location1.0 Mi. W.-Jct. US 127
RouteCounty Highway 1431
CountyRussell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.01861, -85.09
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 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 traffic306 (2019)
Projected traffic306 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Airport RD over Perkins Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airport RD over Perkins 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 Airport RD over Perkins Creek carry?

About 306 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Airport RD over Perkins Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Airport RD over Perkins Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.