US Bridges

Perryville Loop over Pleasant Run

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Kentucky · 1.1 MI W of JCT Ky 1195 · Structure no. 115C00054N

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
81
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Perryville Loop over Pleasant Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Perryville Loop over Pleasant Run in Washington County, Kentucky. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 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 81 vehicles a day, projected to reach 81 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPerryville Loop
CrossesPleasant Run
Location1.1 MI W of JCT Ky 1195
RouteCounty Highway 1145
CountyWashington County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.66417, -85.15917
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81 (2022)
Projected traffic81 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$261,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Perryville Loop over Pleasant Run built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Perryville Loop over Pleasant Run 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Perryville Loop over Pleasant Run carry?

About 81 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Perryville Loop over Pleasant Run?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Perryville Loop over Pleasant Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.