US Bridges

Curt Road over Cane Creek

FairPosted for load

Breathitt County, Kentucky · .45 Mi.W- Ky 397 · Structure no. 013C00022N

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Curt Road over Cane Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Curt Road over Cane Creek in Breathitt 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 6 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 43 vehicles a day, projected to reach 43 by 2031. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCurt Road
CrossesCane Creek
Location.45 Mi.W- Ky 397
RouteCounty Highway 1202
CountyBreathitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.48944, -83.40139
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43 (2011)
Projected traffic43 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$95,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Curt Road over Cane Creek built?

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

What condition is Curt Road over Cane 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Curt Road over Cane Creek carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Curt Road over Cane Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Curt Road over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.