US Bridges

House Bridge RD over Highland Creek

Fair

Union County, Kentucky · @henderson-Union C.L. · Structure no. 113C00047N

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

House Bridge RD over Highland Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying House Bridge RD over Highland Creek in Union County, Kentucky. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2026. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesHouse Bridge RD
CrossesHighland Creek
Location@henderson-Union C.L.
RouteCounty Highway 1027
CountyUnion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.69, -87.75222
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2006)
Projected traffic40 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 House Bridge RD over Highland Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is House Bridge RD over Highland 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does House Bridge RD over Highland Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is House Bridge RD over Highland Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns House Bridge RD over Highland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.