US Bridges

CR1021 Owen-West over Forbes Creek Trib.

GoodPosted for load

Christian County, Kentucky · 0.5 MI E JCT Ky 1682 · Structure no. 024C00194N

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
41
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR1021 Owen-West over Forbes Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying CR1021 Owen-West over Forbes Creek Trib. in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 41 vehicles a day, projected to reach 41 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR1021 Owen-West
CrossesForbes Creek Trib.
Location0.5 MI E JCT Ky 1682
RouteCounty Highway 1021
CountyChristian County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.95111, -87.35611
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2012)
Projected traffic41 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 CR1021 Owen-West over Forbes Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR1021 Owen-West over Forbes Creek Trib. 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 CR1021 Owen-West over Forbes Creek Trib. carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is CR1021 Owen-West over Forbes Creek Trib.?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR1021 Owen-West over Forbes Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.