US Bridges

Mount Vernon RD over Powell Lake Outlet

Fair

Union County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI W JCT Ky 1574 · Structure no. 113C00010N

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mount Vernon RD over Powell Lake Outlet is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mount Vernon RD over Powell Lake Outlet in Union 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2026. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesMount Vernon RD
CrossesPowell Lake Outlet
Location0.1 MI W JCT Ky 1574
RouteCounty Highway 1038
CountyUnion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.84583, -87.89306
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2006)
Projected traffic45 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$97,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mount Vernon RD over Powell Lake Outlet built?

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

What condition is Mount Vernon RD over Powell Lake Outlet 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Mount Vernon RD over Powell Lake Outlet carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Mount Vernon RD over Powell Lake Outlet?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Mount Vernon RD over Powell Lake Outlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.