Copperas Springs R over Butler Creek
PoorPosted for loadCrittenden County, Kentucky · 0.9 M. N. of Ky. 506 · Structure no. 028C00017N
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 67
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Copperas Springs R over Butler Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Copperas Springs R over Butler Creek in Crittenden County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 3 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 67 vehicles a day, projected to reach 67 by 2032. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Copperas Springs R over Butler Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Copperas Springs R over Butler Creek 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Copperas Springs R over Butler Creek carry?
About 67 vehicles per day (2012 count).
How long is Copperas Springs R over Butler Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Copperas Springs R over Butler Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.