US Bridges

Terry Coal RD over Castleberry Creek

Good

Christian County, Kentucky · 2.0 MI N. JCT Ky 1348 · Structure no. 024C00139N

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Terry Coal RD over Castleberry Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Terry Coal RD over Castleberry Creek in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 61 by 2026. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesTerry Coal RD
CrossesCastleberry Creek
Location2.0 MI N. JCT Ky 1348
RouteCounty Highway 1423
Coordinates37.08944, -87.58667
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating53.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2006)
Projected traffic61 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Terry Coal RD over Castleberry Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Terry Coal RD over Castleberry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Terry Coal RD over Castleberry Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Terry Coal RD over Castleberry Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Terry Coal RD over Castleberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.