US Bridges

KY-102 over Rum Spring Creek

FairPosted for load

Todd County, Kentucky · .22 MI East of JCT US 79 · Structure no. 110B00010N

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
844
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-102 over Rum Spring Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-102 over Rum Spring Creek in Todd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 844 vehicles a day, projected to reach 844 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-102
CrossesRum Spring Creek
Location.22 MI East of JCT US 79
RouteState Highway 102
CountyTodd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.72222, -87.08194
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic844 (2022)
Projected traffic844 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$69,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-102 over Rum Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-102 over Rum Spring 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does KY-102 over Rum Spring Creek carry?

About 844 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-102 over Rum Spring Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-102 over Rum Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.