US Bridges

Straight Creek RD over Gilmore Creek

Good

Wolfe County, Kentucky · .05 MI W Ky 1419 · Structure no. 119C00019N

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Straight Creek RD over Gilmore Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Straight Creek RD over Gilmore Creek in Wolfe County, Kentucky. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesStraight Creek RD
CrossesGilmore Creek
Location.05 MI W Ky 1419
RouteCounty Highway 1112
CountyWolfe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.73361, -83.36833
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2011)
Projected traffic60 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Straight Creek RD over Gilmore Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Straight Creek RD over Gilmore 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Straight Creek RD over Gilmore Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Straight Creek RD over Gilmore Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Straight Creek RD over Gilmore Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.