US Bridges

Cannon RD over Donaldson Creek

Fair

Caldwell County, Kentucky · .8 MI N -Jct Ky 70 · Structure no. 017C00058N

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cannon RD over Donaldson Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cannon RD over Donaldson Creek in Caldwell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 38 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38 by 2039. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCannon RD
CrossesDonaldson Creek
Location.8 MI N -Jct Ky 70
RouteCounty Highway 1071
Coordinates37.26472, -87.87056
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2019)
Projected traffic38 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Cannon RD over Donaldson Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cannon RD over Donaldson 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 2024.

How much traffic does Cannon RD over Donaldson Creek carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Cannon RD over Donaldson Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Cannon RD over Donaldson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.