US Bridges

CR 1450 over Drainage Ditch

FairPosted for load

Christian County, Kentucky · 0. 4 Mi. E Jct. Ky 91 · Structure no. 024C00200N

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1450 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 1450 over Drainage Ditch 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 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 61 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 1450
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0. 4 Mi. E Jct. Ky 91
RouteCounty Highway 1450
CountyChristian County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.97194, -87.64111
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2012)
Projected traffic61 by 2032
Trucks—
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 CR 1450 over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is CR 1450 over Drainage Ditch 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 CR 1450 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is CR 1450 over Drainage Ditch?

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 CR 1450 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.