US Bridges

US 25 over Big Eagle Creek

Fair

Scott County, Kentucky · .85 MI N Ky 32 · Structure no. 105B00113N

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
679
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 25 over Big Eagle Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 25 over Big Eagle Creek in Scott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 679 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 679 by 2043. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 25
CrossesBig Eagle Creek
Location.85 MI N Ky 32
RouteU.S. Route 25
Coordinates38.39639, -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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic679 (2023)
Projected traffic679 by 2043
Trucks19%
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

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 Big Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 25 over Big 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 2023.

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

About 679 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 25 over Big Eagle Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 25 over Big Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.