US Bridges

CR 1415 over Tributary to Tradewater

GoodPosted for load

Christian County, Kentucky · 1.1 MI S of Dripping Spr · Structure no. 024C00215N

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1415 over Tributary to Tradewater is a concrete culvert carrying CR 1415 over Tributary to Tradewater in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 41 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1415
CrossesTributary to Tradewater
Location1.1 MI S of Dripping Spr
RouteCounty Highway 1415
CountyChristian County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.01361, -87.52194
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2015)
Projected traffic41 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 1415 over Tributary to Tradewater built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1415 over Tributary to Tradewater 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 CR 1415 over Tributary to Tradewater carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 1415 over Tributary to Tradewater?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns CR 1415 over Tributary to Tradewater?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.