US Bridges

CR-1150 over Red Bird

PoorClosed to traffic

Clay County, Kentucky · Near 28 M/P of 66 · Structure no. 026C00125N

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-1150 over Red Bird is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-1150 over Red Bird in Clay County, Kentucky. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2031. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCR-1150
CrossesRed Bird
LocationNear 28 M/P of 66
RouteCounty Highway 1150
Coordinates37.24306, -83.63333
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating0.2 US tons
Inventory rating0.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2011)
Projected traffic50 by 2031
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 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-1150 over Red Bird built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-1150 over Red Bird in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does CR-1150 over Red Bird carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CR-1150 over Red Bird?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns CR-1150 over Red Bird?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.