Pepper Road over Tributary of Red River
PoorPosted for loadSimpson County, Kentucky · 0.9 MI W of JCT Ky 383 · Structure no. 107C00002N
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 113
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pepper Road over Tributary of Red River is a concrete channel beam carrying Pepper Road over Tributary of Red River in Simpson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 113 vehicles a day, projected to reach 113 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pepper Road over Tributary of Red River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pepper Road over Tributary of Red River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Pepper Road over Tributary of Red River carry?
About 113 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Pepper Road over Tributary of Red River?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Pepper Road over Tributary of Red River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.