US Bridges

Range Access Road over Saline Creek

Poor

Trigg County, Kentucky · 0.7 MI E W Perimeter RD · Structure no. DAPFORCAK0BR018

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Range Access Road over Saline Creek is a steel culvert carrying Range Access Road over Saline Creek in Trigg County, Kentucky. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRange Access Road
CrossesSaline Creek
Location0.7 MI E W Perimeter RD
CountyTrigg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.66705, -87.7621
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating61.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic10 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Range Access Road over Saline Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Range Access Road over Saline 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Range Access Road over Saline Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Range Access Road over Saline Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.9 m).

Who owns Range Access Road over Saline Creek?

It is owned by the Army.