US Bridges

CR-1372 over Dry Creek

PoorPosted for load

Casey County, Kentucky · 50 SE of JCT Ky 1742 · Structure no. 023C00039N

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-1372 over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR-1372 over Dry Creek in Casey County, Kentucky. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2039. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-1372
CrossesDry Creek
Location50 SE of JCT Ky 1742
RouteCounty Highway 1372
CountyCasey County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.38722, -85.07611
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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2019)
Projected traffic30 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-1372 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-1372 over Dry 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR-1372 over Dry Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is CR-1372 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns CR-1372 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.