US Bridges

US 25 over Little Eagle Creek

Fair

Scott County, Kentucky · 5.5 Mi. N.Jct -Delaplain · Structure no. 105B00110N

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,527
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 25 over Little Eagle Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 25 over Little Eagle Creek in Scott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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.

It carries about 1,527 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,527 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 25
CrossesLittle Eagle Creek
Location5.5 Mi. N.Jct -Delaplain
RouteU.S. Route 25
CountyScott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.34806, -84.57028
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,527 (2022)
Projected traffic1,527 by 2042
Trucks19%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 25 over Little Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 25 over Little Eagle 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does US 25 over Little Eagle Creek carry?

About 1,527 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 25 over Little Eagle Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 25 over Little Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.