US Bridges

Old Dover RD over Donaldson Creek

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Trigg County, Kentucky · .2 MI S. of Ky 807 · Structure no. 111C00028N

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Dover RD over Donaldson Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Dover RD over Donaldson Creek in Trigg County, Kentucky. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 7 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7 by 2032. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Dover RD
CrossesDonaldson Creek
Location.2 MI S. of Ky 807
RouteCounty Highway 1169
CountyTrigg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.75028, -87.85667
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating74.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7 (2012)
Projected traffic7 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Donaldson Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Dover RD over Donaldson 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 April 2023.

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

About 7 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Old Dover RD over Donaldson Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Old Dover RD over Donaldson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.