US Bridges

Anderson LN over Bullskin Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Kentucky · 2.2 MI E of Ky 362 · Structure no. 106C00051N

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
299
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Anderson LN over Bullskin Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Anderson LN over Bullskin Creek in Shelby County, Kentucky. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 299 vehicles a day, projected to reach 411 by 2034. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAnderson LN
CrossesBullskin Creek
Location2.2 MI E of Ky 362
RouteCounty Highway 1312
CountyShelby County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.26361, -85.30222
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic299 (2014)
Projected traffic411 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$157,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Anderson LN over Bullskin Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Anderson LN over Bullskin 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Anderson LN over Bullskin Creek carry?

About 299 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Anderson LN over Bullskin Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Anderson LN over Bullskin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.