US Bridges

Cerulean RD over Wallace Fork Creek

Fair

Christian County, Kentucky · .1 MI S JCT Ky 91 · Structure no. 024C00130N

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
64
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cerulean RD over Wallace Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cerulean RD over Wallace Fork 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.

It carries about 64 vehicles a day, projected to reach 64 by 2029. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCerulean RD
CrossesWallace Fork Creek
Location.1 MI S JCT Ky 91
RouteCounty Highway 1443
CountyChristian County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.0175, -87.70944
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64 (2009)
Projected traffic64 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 Cerulean RD over Wallace Fork Creek built?

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

What condition is Cerulean RD over Wallace Fork 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 Cerulean RD over Wallace Fork Creek carry?

About 64 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Cerulean RD over Wallace Fork Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Cerulean RD over Wallace Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.