US Bridges

Sawmill RD CR1845 over LN-9008

Fair

Adair County, Kentucky · .1 MI S of JCT Ky 80 · Structure no. 001B00065N

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
292
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sawmill RD CR1845 over LN-9008 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Sawmill RD CR1845 over LN-9008 in Adair County, Kentucky. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 292 vehicles a day, projected to reach 292 by 2041. The structure is 240 ft (73 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSawmill RD CR1845
CrossesLN-9008
Location.1 MI S of JCT Ky 80
RouteCounty Highway 1845
CountyAdair County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.08722, -85.26611
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length240 ft (73 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic292 (2021)
Projected traffic292 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Sawmill RD CR1845 over LN-9008 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sawmill RD CR1845 over LN-9008 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does Sawmill RD CR1845 over LN-9008 carry?

About 292 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Sawmill RD CR1845 over LN-9008?

The structure is 240 ft (73 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Sawmill RD CR1845 over LN-9008?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.