US Bridges

Newman Campbell Ro over Pleasant Run Creek

FairPosted for load

Whitley County, Kentucky · .1 MI N of JCT Ky 92 · Structure no. 118C00037N

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
116
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newman Campbell Ro over Pleasant Run Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Newman Campbell Ro over Pleasant Run Creek in Whitley County, Kentucky. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 116 vehicles a day, projected to reach 116 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNewman Campbell Ro
CrossesPleasant Run Creek
Location.1 MI N of JCT Ky 92
RouteCounty Highway 1340
CountyWhitley County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.68111, -84.27833
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating14.2 US tons
Inventory rating8.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116 (2021)
Projected traffic116 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$56,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Newman Campbell Ro over Pleasant Run Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newman Campbell Ro over Pleasant Run Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Newman Campbell Ro over Pleasant Run Creek carry?

About 116 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Newman Campbell Ro over Pleasant Run Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Newman Campbell Ro over Pleasant Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.