US Bridges

Pattons Creek RD over Trib to Pattons Creek

Fair

Trimble County, Kentucky · 1.8 MI W of US 42 · Structure no. 112C00019N

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pattons Creek RD over Trib to Pattons Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pattons Creek RD over Trib to Pattons Creek in Trimble 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 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2026. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPattons Creek RD
CrossesTrib to Pattons Creek
Location1.8 MI W of US 42
RouteCounty Highway 1218
Coordinates38.50444, -85.34111
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2006)
Projected traffic150 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Pattons Creek RD over Trib to Pattons Creek built?

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

What condition is Pattons Creek RD over Trib to Pattons 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Pattons Creek RD over Trib to Pattons Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Pattons Creek RD over Trib to Pattons Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pattons Creek RD over Trib to Pattons Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.