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Countryside Drive over Br of Knoblick Creek

Good

Webster County, Kentucky · 0.7 MI N JCT 132 · Structure no. 117C00076N

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Countryside Drive over Br of Knoblick Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Countryside Drive over Br of Knoblick Creek in Webster County, Kentucky. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCountryside Drive
CrossesBr of Knoblick Creek
Location0.7 MI N JCT 132
RouteCounty Highway 1009
CountyWebster County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.56861, -87.58944
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2011)
Projected traffic49 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Countryside Drive over Br of Knoblick Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Countryside Drive over Br of Knoblick 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Countryside Drive over Br of Knoblick Creek carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Countryside Drive over Br of Knoblick Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Countryside Drive over Br of Knoblick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.