US Bridges

CR-1048A over Little Hood Creek

Fair

Boyd County, Kentucky · .05 MI SW of JCT US 23 · Structure no. 010C00006N

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
261
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-1048A over Little Hood Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CR-1048A over Little Hood Creek in Boyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 261 vehicles a day, projected to reach 261 by 2043. The structure is 111 ft (33.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-1048A
CrossesLittle Hood Creek
Location.05 MI SW of JCT US 23
RouteCounty Highway 1048
CountyBoyd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.495, -82.67056
Functional classUrban 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.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length111 ft (33.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic261 (2023)
Projected traffic261 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$326,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-1048A over Little Hood Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-1048A over Little Hood 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does CR-1048A over Little Hood Creek carry?

About 261 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is CR-1048A over Little Hood Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR-1048A over Little Hood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.