US Bridges

CR-1838 over Tygart Creek

FairPosted for load

Carter County, Kentucky · 303 N of Jct. US 60 · Structure no. 022C00050N

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
124
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-1838 over Tygart Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-1838 over Tygart Creek in Carter County, Kentucky. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 124 vehicles a day, projected to reach 124 by 2029. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-1838
CrossesTygart Creek
Location303 N of Jct. US 60
RouteCounty Highway 1838
CountyCarter County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.29167, -83.24806
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating41.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic124 (2009)
Projected traffic124 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 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-1838 over Tygart Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-1838 over Tygart 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR-1838 over Tygart Creek carry?

About 124 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is CR-1838 over Tygart Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns CR-1838 over Tygart Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.