US Bridges

Cool Springs RD over Piney Creek

Good

Crittenden County, Kentucky · 1 MI West of Ky 132 · Structure no. 028C00051N

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cool Springs RD over Piney Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cool Springs RD over Piney Creek in Crittenden County, Kentucky. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 22 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2026. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCool Springs RD
CrossesPiney Creek
Location1 MI West of Ky 132
RouteCounty Highway 1044
Coordinates37.4025, -87.91861
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2006)
Projected traffic24 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Cool Springs RD over Piney Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cool Springs RD over Piney Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Cool Springs RD over Piney Creek carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Cool Springs RD over Piney Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Cool Springs RD over Piney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.