US Bridges

Old Heady RD over Plum Creek

Fair

Spencer County, Kentucky · 0.5 MI W of Ky 3192 · Structure no. 108C00015N

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
17
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Heady RD over Plum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Heady RD over Plum Creek in Spencer County, Kentucky. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 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 17 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27 by 2026. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Heady RD
CrossesPlum Creek
Location0.5 MI W of Ky 3192
RouteCounty Highway 1125
CountySpencer County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.12167, -85.41417
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17 (2006)
Projected traffic27 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 Old Heady RD over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Heady RD over Plum 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 Old Heady RD over Plum Creek carry?

About 17 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Old Heady RD over Plum Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Old Heady RD over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.