US Bridges

Dutchman Creek RD over Dutchman Creek

FairPosted for load

Spencer County, Kentucky · 0.75 MI N of Hoagland Hl · Structure no. 108C00012N

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
178
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dutchman Creek RD over Dutchman Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dutchman Creek RD over Dutchman Creek in Spencer County, Kentucky. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 178 vehicles a day, projected to reach 285 by 2026. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesDutchman Creek RD
CrossesDutchman Creek
Location0.75 MI N of Hoagland Hl
RouteCounty Highway 1122
CountySpencer County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.03861, -85.49194
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic178 (2006)
Projected traffic285 by 2026
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 Dutchman Creek RD over Dutchman Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dutchman Creek RD over Dutchman 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 2024.

How much traffic does Dutchman Creek RD over Dutchman Creek carry?

About 178 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Dutchman Creek RD over Dutchman Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Dutchman Creek RD over Dutchman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.