US Bridges

CR1443 Cerulan RD over Trib. to Wallace Fork CR

GoodPosted for load

Christian County, Kentucky · 1.5 Mi. SW Jct. Ky 91 · Structure no. 024C00198N

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
101
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR1443 Cerulan RD over Trib. to Wallace Fork CR is a concrete culvert carrying CR1443 Cerulan RD over Trib. to Wallace Fork CR in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 101 vehicles a day, projected to reach 103 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR1443 Cerulan RD
CrossesTrib. to Wallace Fork CR
Location1.5 Mi. SW Jct. Ky 91
RouteCounty Highway 1443
CountyChristian County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.00111, -87.71056
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than 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 width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2012)
Projected traffic103 by 2032
Trucks—
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 CR1443 Cerulan RD over Trib. to Wallace Fork CR built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR1443 Cerulan RD over Trib. to Wallace Fork CR 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 CR1443 Cerulan RD over Trib. to Wallace Fork CR carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is CR1443 Cerulan RD over Trib. to Wallace Fork CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR1443 Cerulan RD over Trib. to Wallace Fork CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.