US Bridges

Ky 1442 over Cedar Creek

Fair

Bullitt County, Kentucky · 1.4 MI E of Ky 480 · Structure no. 015B00085N

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,089
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1442 over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 1442 over Cedar Creek in Bullitt 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 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 1,089 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,089 by 2043. The structure is 167 ft (50.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 1442
CrossesCedar Creek
Location1.4 MI E of Ky 480
RouteState Highway 1442
CountyBullitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.99111, -85.64139
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (50.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,089 (2023)
Projected traffic1,089 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.3 mi (15 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 1442 over Cedar Creek built?

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

What condition is Ky 1442 over Cedar 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 1442 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 1,089 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Ky 1442 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 167 ft (50.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1442 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.