US Bridges

Pottsville Rdold 1 over Long Run Creek

GoodPosted for load

Washington County, Kentucky · 3.1 MI E of JCT Ky 1195 · Structure no. 115C00059N

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pottsville Rdold 1 over Long Run Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pottsville Rdold 1 over Long Run Creek in Washington County, Kentucky. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, projected to reach 180 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesPottsville Rdold 1
CrossesLong Run Creek
Location3.1 MI E of JCT Ky 1195
RouteCounty Highway 1144
Coordinates37.65222, -85.08889
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2022)
Projected traffic180 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$99,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pottsville Rdold 1 over Long Run Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pottsville Rdold 1 over Long Run Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Pottsville Rdold 1 over Long Run Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Pottsville Rdold 1 over Long Run Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pottsville Rdold 1 over Long Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.