US Bridges

East Raleigh Creek over Raleigh Creek

PoorPosted for load

Wayne County, Kentucky · 1.1 MI N Ky 776 · Structure no. 116C00042N

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Raleigh Creek over Raleigh Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Raleigh Creek over Raleigh Creek in Wayne County, Kentucky. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2029. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Raleigh Creek
CrossesRaleigh Creek
Location1.1 MI N Ky 776
RouteCounty Highway 1006
CountyWayne County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.84556, -84.71639
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating9.5 US tons
Inventory rating5.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2009)
Projected traffic10 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$99,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Raleigh Creek over Raleigh Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Raleigh Creek over Raleigh Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does East Raleigh Creek over Raleigh Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is East Raleigh Creek over Raleigh Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns East Raleigh Creek over Raleigh Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.