US Bridges

Noe RD over Flat Run

FairPosted for load

Taylor County, Kentucky · 0.5 MI NE of Ky 210 · Structure no. 109C00011N

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
201
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Noe RD over Flat Run is a steel culvert carrying Noe RD over Flat Run in Taylor 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 201 vehicles a day, projected to reach 201 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNoe RD
CrossesFlat Run
Location0.5 MI NE of Ky 210
RouteCounty Highway 1204
Coordinates37.37083, -85.40278
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating100 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic201 (2022)
Projected traffic201 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Noe RD over Flat Run built?

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

What condition is Noe RD over Flat Run 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Noe RD over Flat Run carry?

About 201 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Noe RD over Flat Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Noe RD over Flat Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.