US Bridges

CR-1249 over Clear Creek

Fair

Bell County, Kentucky · .10 MI S of JCT Ky 190 · Structure no. 007C00039N

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-1249 over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR-1249 over Clear Creek in Bell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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.

It carries about 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2029. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-1249
CrossesClear Creek
Location.10 MI S of JCT Ky 190
RouteCounty Highway 1249
CountyBell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.68556, -83.83361
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.7 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2009)
Projected traffic24 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$75,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-1249 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-1249 over Clear 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR-1249 over Clear Creek carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is CR-1249 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns CR-1249 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.