US Bridges

Tebbs Bend Rd. over Green River

Good

Taylor County, Kentucky · 0.75 Miles SW of Ky 55 · Structure no. 109C00069N

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
169 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
64
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tebbs Bend Rd. over Green River is a steel truss - thru carrying Tebbs Bend Rd. over Green River in Taylor County, Kentucky. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 64 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2036. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTebbs Bend Rd.
CrossesGreen River
Location0.75 Miles SW of Ky 55
RouteCounty Highway 1236
CountyTaylor County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.245, -85.36417
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64 (2016)
Projected traffic90 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tebbs Bend Rd. over Green River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tebbs Bend Rd. over Green River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Tebbs Bend Rd. over Green River carry?

About 64 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Tebbs Bend Rd. over Green River?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Tebbs Bend Rd. over Green River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.