US Bridges

Ky 1116 over Cedar Creek

Good

Bullitt County, Kentucky · 1.5 M E of Ky 61 · Structure no. 015B00059N

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,941
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1116 over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ky 1116 over Cedar Creek in Bullitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2024, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,941 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,941 by 2041. The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 1116
CrossesCedar Creek
Location1.5 M E of Ky 61
RouteState Highway 1116
CountyBullitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.06389, -85.64722
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length131 ft (39.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,941 (2021)
Projected traffic2,941 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ky 1116 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Ky 1116 over Cedar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 1116 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 2,941 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Ky 1116 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1116 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.