US Bridges

CR 1056 over Bullskin Creek

Fair

Clay County, Kentucky · .05 MI S of JCT Ky 1482 · Structure no. 026C00012N

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1056 over Bullskin Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 1056 over Bullskin Creek in Clay County, Kentucky. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 60 years old, older 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.

It carries about 31 vehicles a day, projected to reach 32 by 2026. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1056
CrossesBullskin Creek
Location.05 MI S of JCT Ky 1482
RouteCounty Highway 1056
CountyClay County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.24278, -83.56389
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating105.4 US tons
Inventory rating81.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2006)
Projected traffic32 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$42,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1056 over Bullskin Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is CR 1056 over Bullskin 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1056 over Bullskin Creek carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is CR 1056 over Bullskin Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1056 over Bullskin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.