US Bridges

Cerulean-Sinking F over Branch of Horse Creek

FairPosted for load

Christian County, Kentucky · 2.1 Mi. W JCT Ky 91 · Structure no. 024C00189N

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cerulean-Sinking F over Branch of Horse Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cerulean-Sinking F over Branch of Horse Creek 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 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2029. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCerulean-Sinking F
CrossesBranch of Horse Creek
Location2.1 Mi. W JCT Ky 91
RouteCounty Highway 1458
CountyChristian County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.94, -87.65083
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2009)
Projected traffic75 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Cerulean-Sinking F over Branch of Horse Creek built?

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

What condition is Cerulean-Sinking F over Branch of Horse 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 Cerulean-Sinking F over Branch of Horse Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Cerulean-Sinking F over Branch of Horse Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Cerulean-Sinking F over Branch of Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.