US Bridges

CR1438 over Field & Rdwy Drainag

GoodPosted for load

Christian County, Kentucky · 0.8 Mi. E. JCT Ky 398 · Structure no. 024C00214N

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
102
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR1438 over Field & Rdwy Drainag is a concrete culvert carrying CR1438 over Field & Rdwy Drainag in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 102 vehicles a day, projected to reach 124 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR1438
CrossesField & Rdwy Drainag
Location0.8 Mi. E. JCT Ky 398
RouteCounty Highway 1438
CountyChristian County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.01694, -87.63778
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to 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 traffic102 (2015)
Projected traffic124 by 2035
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR1438 over Field & Rdwy Drainag built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR1438 over Field & Rdwy Drainag 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 CR1438 over Field & Rdwy Drainag carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR1438 over Field & Rdwy Drainag?

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 CR1438 over Field & Rdwy Drainag?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.