Danny Tuggle RD over Gap Creek
PoorPosted for loadWayne County, Kentucky · 125 South JCT Ky 696 · Structure no. 116C00056N
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 56 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Danny Tuggle RD over Gap Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Danny Tuggle RD over Gap Creek in Wayne County, Kentucky. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2029. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Danny Tuggle RD over Gap Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Danny Tuggle RD over Gap 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 Danny Tuggle RD over Gap Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2009 count).
How long is Danny Tuggle RD over Gap Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Danny Tuggle RD over Gap Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.