US Bridges

Fuson RD CR-1200Q over Clear Creek

FairPosted for load

Bell County, Kentucky · 50S. of Ky 1491 · Structure no. 007C00117N

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fuson RD CR-1200Q over Clear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fuson RD CR-1200Q over Clear Creek in Bell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2026. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesFuson RD CR-1200Q
CrossesClear Creek
Location50S. of Ky 1491
RouteCounty Highway 1200
CountyBell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.72472, -83.72083
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.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.8 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2006)
Projected traffic10 by 2026
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$80,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fuson RD CR-1200Q over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fuson RD CR-1200Q 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 Fuson RD CR-1200Q over Clear Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Fuson RD CR-1200Q over Clear Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Fuson RD CR-1200Q over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.