US Bridges

CR 1200 over Trib. to Wiley Creek

PoorPosted for load

Caldwell County, Kentucky · 1.7 MI NW JCT US 62 · Structure no. 017C00066N

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1200 over Trib. to Wiley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1200 over Trib. to Wiley Creek in Caldwell County, Kentucky. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCR 1200
CrossesTrib. to Wiley Creek
Location1.7 MI NW JCT US 62
RouteCounty Highway 1200
Coordinates37.13528, -87.86
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2011)
Projected traffic50 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 CR 1200 over Trib. to Wiley Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1200 over Trib. to Wiley Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1200 over Trib. to Wiley Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CR 1200 over Trib. to Wiley Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1200 over Trib. to Wiley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.