US Bridges

State Park RD over Blue Springs Creek

Fair

Trigg County, Kentucky · .02 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 148 · Structure no. 111X00001N

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,382
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Park RD over Blue Springs Creek is a concrete culvert carrying State Park RD over Blue Springs Creek in Trigg County, Kentucky. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,382 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,933 by 2026. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesState Park RD
CrossesBlue Springs Creek
Location.02 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 148
RouteState Lands Road 8036
CountyTrigg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.8325, -87.92889
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,382 (2006)
Projected traffic1,933 by 2026
Trucks—
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 State Park RD over Blue Springs Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Park RD over Blue Springs 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does State Park RD over Blue Springs Creek carry?

About 1,382 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is State Park RD over Blue Springs Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns State Park RD over Blue Springs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.