US Bridges

Duncan Ramsey RD over Meadow Creek

Good

Wayne County, Kentucky · 200 Ft N. of JCT Ky 1275 · Structure no. 116C00058N

Built
2002
23 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
134
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Duncan Ramsey RD over Meadow Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Duncan Ramsey RD over Meadow Creek in Wayne County, Kentucky. It was built in 2002 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 23 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 134 vehicles a day, projected to reach 134 by 2039. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesDuncan Ramsey RD
CrossesMeadow Creek
Location200 Ft N. of JCT Ky 1275
RouteCounty Highway 1510
Coordinates36.93111, -84.77083
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic134 (2019)
Projected traffic134 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Duncan Ramsey RD over Meadow Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Duncan Ramsey RD over Meadow 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does Duncan Ramsey RD over Meadow Creek carry?

About 134 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Duncan Ramsey RD over Meadow Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Duncan Ramsey RD over Meadow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.