US Bridges

Spout Springs Road over Trib-Mid Fk Drakes Ck

Good

Simpson County, Kentucky · 1 MI E. of Ky 585 · Structure no. 107C00015N

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
59
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spout Springs Road over Trib-Mid Fk Drakes Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Spout Springs Road over Trib-Mid Fk Drakes Ck in Simpson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 59 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSpout Springs Road
CrossesTrib-Mid Fk Drakes Ck
Location1 MI E. of Ky 585
RouteCounty Highway 1015
Coordinates36.76083, -86.41861
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2022)
Projected traffic59 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spout Springs Road over Trib-Mid Fk Drakes Ck built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spout Springs Road over Trib-Mid Fk Drakes Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Spout Springs Road over Trib-Mid Fk Drakes Ck carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Spout Springs Road over Trib-Mid Fk Drakes Ck?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Spout Springs Road over Trib-Mid Fk Drakes Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.