US Bridges

Old Dover RD over Burge Creek

PoorPosted for load

Trigg County, Kentucky · 2.25 Mi. S of Ky. 272 · Structure no. 111C00015N

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
295
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Dover RD over Burge Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Dover RD over Burge Creek in Trigg County, Kentucky. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 295 vehicles a day, projected to reach 295 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Dover RD
CrossesBurge Creek
Location2.25 Mi. S of Ky. 272
RouteCounty Highway 1169
CountyTrigg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.79389, -87.845
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic295 (2012)
Projected traffic295 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 Dover RD over Burge Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Dover RD over Burge Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Old Dover RD over Burge Creek carry?

About 295 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Old Dover RD over Burge Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Old Dover RD over Burge Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.