Howard Perkins Roa over Lynn Camp Creek
PoorClosed to trafficWhitley County, Kentucky · .2 MI E of JCT Ky 6 · Structure no. 118C00006N
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Howard Perkins Roa over Lynn Camp Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Howard Perkins Roa over Lynn Camp Creek in Whitley County, Kentucky. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 1 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2026. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Howard Perkins Roa over Lynn Camp Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Howard Perkins Roa over Lynn Camp 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Howard Perkins Roa over Lynn Camp Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is Howard Perkins Roa over Lynn Camp Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Howard Perkins Roa over Lynn Camp Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.