US Bridges

Old Cross RD over Canon Creek

Fair

Bell County, Kentucky · 200 Ft S.Jct Ky 1534 · Structure no. 007C00153N

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
159
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Cross RD over Canon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Cross RD over Canon Creek in Bell 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 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 159 vehicles a day, projected to reach 159 by 2029. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesOld Cross RD
CrossesCanon Creek
Location200 Ft S.Jct Ky 1534
RouteCounty Highway 1146
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.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic159 (2009)
Projected traffic159 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Old Cross RD over Canon Creek built?

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

What condition is Old Cross RD over Canon 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 Old Cross RD over Canon Creek carry?

About 159 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Old Cross RD over Canon Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Old Cross RD over Canon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.