US Bridges

CR-1053 over Tar Kill Branch

PoorPosted for load

Carter County, Kentucky · .05 MI E of W-Jct US 60 · Structure no. 022C00007N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-1053 over Tar Kill Branch is a concrete slab carrying CR-1053 over Tar Kill Branch in Carter County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 4 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 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2029. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-1053
CrossesTar Kill Branch
Location.05 MI E of W-Jct US 60
RouteCounty Highway 1053
CountyCarter County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.3375, -82.89361
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2009)
Projected traffic120 by 2029
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$83,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-1053 over Tar Kill Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-1053 over Tar Kill Branch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR-1053 over Tar Kill Branch carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is CR-1053 over Tar Kill Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR-1053 over Tar Kill Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.