US Bridges

CR 1302 over Spring Branch

Good

Christian County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI E JCT Ky 107 · Structure no. 024C00183N

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1302 over Spring Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 1302 over Spring Branch in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2026. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesCR 1302
CrossesSpring Branch
Location0.1 MI E JCT Ky 107
RouteCity Street 3004
Coordinates36.65639, -87.65972
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2006)
Projected traffic55 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 CR 1302 over Spring Branch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1302 over Spring Branch 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 CR 1302 over Spring Branch carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is CR 1302 over Spring Branch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1302 over Spring Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.