US Bridges

Old Scottsville Ro over Drakes Creek

Fair

Warren County, Kentucky · .2 MI E of JCT CR 5210 · Structure no. 114B00073N

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
365 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,264
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Scottsville Ro over Drakes Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Scottsville Ro over Drakes Creek in Warren County, Kentucky. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 2,264 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,264 by 2043. The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Scottsville Ro
CrossesDrakes Creek
Location.2 MI E of JCT CR 5210
RouteState Highway 2629
CountyWarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.93472, -86.39222
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length365 ft (111.3 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,264 (2023)
Projected traffic2,264 by 2043
Trucks0%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Old Scottsville Ro over Drakes Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Scottsville Ro over Drakes 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Old Scottsville Ro over Drakes Creek carry?

About 2,264 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Old Scottsville Ro over Drakes Creek?

The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Old Scottsville Ro over Drakes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.