US Bridges

CR-1388 over Robinson Creek

Fair

Clay County, Kentucky · 100 S of Robinson CR RD · Structure no. 026C00096N

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
109
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-1388 over Robinson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-1388 over Robinson Creek in Clay County, Kentucky. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 109 vehicles a day, projected to reach 109 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-1388
CrossesRobinson Creek
Location100 S of Robinson CR RD
RouteCounty Highway 1388
CountyClay County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.26222, -83.87111
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating71.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109 (2015)
Projected traffic109 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$37,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-1388 over Robinson Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-1388 over Robinson 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-1388 over Robinson Creek carry?

About 109 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR-1388 over Robinson Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns CR-1388 over Robinson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.