US Bridges

CR 1015 Deason LN over Middle Branch

Fair

Christian County, Kentucky · .3 MI N JCT Ky 1682 · Structure no. 024C00112N

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
81
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1015 Deason LN over Middle Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 1015 Deason LN over Middle Branch in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 81 vehicles a day, projected to reach 81 by 2029. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1015 Deason LN
CrossesMiddle Branch
Location.3 MI N JCT Ky 1682
RouteCounty Highway 1015
CountyChristian County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.91222, -87.42083
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating71.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81 (2009)
Projected traffic81 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1015 Deason LN over Middle Branch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1015 Deason LN over Middle Branch 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does CR 1015 Deason LN over Middle Branch carry?

About 81 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is CR 1015 Deason LN over Middle Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1015 Deason LN over Middle Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.