US Bridges

Louden LN over Daugherty Creek

FairPosted for load

Trimble County, Kentucky · 0.7 MI S of Ky 316 · Structure no. 112C00035N

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Louden LN over Daugherty Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Louden LN over Daugherty Creek in Trimble County, Kentucky. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, projected to reach 350 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesLouden LN
CrossesDaugherty Creek
Location0.7 MI S of Ky 316
RouteCounty Highway 1116
CountyTrimble County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.56556, -85.22472
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic350 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Louden LN over Daugherty Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Louden LN over Daugherty 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 Louden LN over Daugherty Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Louden LN over Daugherty Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Louden LN over Daugherty Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.