US Bridges

Cavanaugh LN over Thompson Creek

FairPosted for load

Christian County, Kentucky · 1.4 MI E. JCT US 41 · Structure no. 024C00142N

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
71
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cavanaugh LN over Thompson Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cavanaugh LN over Thompson 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 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 71 vehicles a day, projected to reach 71 by 2029. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCavanaugh LN
CrossesThompson Creek
Location1.4 MI E. JCT US 41
RouteCounty Highway 1102
Coordinates36.99028, -87.45861
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 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2009)
Projected traffic71 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Cavanaugh LN over Thompson Creek built?

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

What condition is Cavanaugh LN over Thompson 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 Cavanaugh LN over Thompson Creek carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Cavanaugh LN over Thompson Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Cavanaugh LN over Thompson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.