US Bridges

CS-1456 over Sinking Fork Creek

Good

Christian County, Kentucky · 200 North of Ky 91 · Structure no. 024C00176N

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
347
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CS-1456 over Sinking Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CS-1456 over Sinking Fork Creek in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 347 vehicles a day, projected to reach 347 by 2029. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCS-1456
CrossesSinking Fork Creek
Location200 North of Ky 91
RouteCounty Highway 1456
Coordinates36.92222, -87.5825
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic347 (2009)
Projected traffic347 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 CS-1456 over Sinking Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is CS-1456 over Sinking Fork 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 CS-1456 over Sinking Fork Creek carry?

About 347 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is CS-1456 over Sinking Fork Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CS-1456 over Sinking Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.