US Bridges

CR-1118 over Red Bird River

Fair

Clay County, Kentucky · 200 S. of Ky 66 · Structure no. 026C00111N

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
301 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-1118 over Red Bird River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-1118 over Red Bird River in Clay County, Kentucky. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 103 by 2026. The structure is 301 ft (91.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-1118
CrossesRed Bird River
Location200 S. of Ky 66
RouteCounty Highway 1118
CountyClay County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.11694, -83.56417
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating110 US tons
Inventory rating67.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length301 ft (91.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2006)
Projected traffic103 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-1118 over Red Bird River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-1118 over Red Bird River 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 2022.

How much traffic does CR-1118 over Red Bird River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is CR-1118 over Red Bird River?

The structure is 301 ft (91.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR-1118 over Red Bird River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.