Dripping Springs R over Dripping Spring Creek
FairChristian County, Kentucky · 0.7 MI W JCT US41 · Structure no. 024C00156N
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2021
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dripping Springs R over Dripping Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Dripping Springs R over Dripping Spring Creek in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 102 by 2026. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dripping Springs R over Dripping Spring Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dripping Springs R over Dripping Spring 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 2021.
How much traffic does Dripping Springs R over Dripping Spring Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is Dripping Springs R over Dripping Spring Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Dripping Springs R over Dripping Spring Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.