US Bridges

CR1302 Redbud Tra over Gulf Creek

Fair

Caldwell County, Kentucky · 0.2 MI S JCT Ky 91 · Structure no. 017C00071N

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
63
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR1302 Redbud Tra over Gulf Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR1302 Redbud Tra over Gulf Creek in Caldwell County, Kentucky. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 63 vehicles a day, projected to reach 63 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesCR1302 Redbud Tra
CrossesGulf Creek
Location0.2 MI S JCT Ky 91
RouteCounty Highway 1302
CountyCaldwell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.14139, -87.93111
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating76.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2019)
Projected traffic63 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 CR1302 Redbud Tra over Gulf Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR1302 Redbud Tra over Gulf 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 CR1302 Redbud Tra over Gulf Creek carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is CR1302 Redbud Tra over Gulf Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR1302 Redbud Tra over Gulf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.