US Bridges

CR-1089 over Fork-Mcfarland Creek

FairPosted for load

Christian County, Kentucky · 1.1MI N JCT Ky 800 · Structure no. 024C00128N

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-1089 over Fork-Mcfarland Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR-1089 over Fork-Mcfarland Creek in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2029. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-1089
CrossesFork-Mcfarland Creek
Location1.1MI N JCT Ky 800
RouteCounty Highway 1089
CountyChristian County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.06472, -87.44722
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2009)
Projected traffic40 by 2029
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 CR-1089 over Fork-Mcfarland Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-1089 over Fork-Mcfarland 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR-1089 over Fork-Mcfarland Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is CR-1089 over Fork-Mcfarland Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR-1089 over Fork-Mcfarland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.