US Bridges

CR 1053 Coal Creek over Trib. to Buck Creek

FairPosted for load

Christian County, Kentucky · On Coal Creek Road · Structure no. 024C00206N

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
51
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1053 Coal Creek over Trib. to Buck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 1053 Coal Creek over Trib. to Buck Creek in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 51 vehicles a day, projected to reach 52 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1053 Coal Creek
CrossesTrib. to Buck Creek
LocationOn Coal Creek Road
RouteCounty Highway 1053
CountyChristian County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.08111, -87.33389
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 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 traffic51 (2013)
Projected traffic52 by 2033
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 1053 Coal Creek over Trib. to Buck Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1053 Coal Creek over Trib. to Buck 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 CR 1053 Coal Creek over Trib. to Buck Creek carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is CR 1053 Coal Creek over Trib. to Buck Creek?

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 1053 Coal Creek over Trib. to Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.