US Bridges

Gwinn Lane over Meadow Creek

Good

Taylor County, Kentucky · 0.05 MI S of Jct. Ky 3098 · Structure no. 109C00061N

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gwinn Lane over Meadow Creek is a concrete slab carrying Gwinn Lane over Meadow Creek in Taylor County, Kentucky. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 16 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesGwinn Lane
CrossesMeadow Creek
Location0.05 MI S of Jct. Ky 3098
RouteCounty Highway 1264
CountyTaylor County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.2875, -85.38611
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating105.4 US tons
Inventory rating63.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16 (2011)
Projected traffic22 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Gwinn Lane over Meadow Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gwinn Lane over Meadow Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Gwinn Lane over Meadow Creek carry?

About 16 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Gwinn Lane over Meadow Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Gwinn Lane over Meadow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.