US Bridges

Caldwell Springs over Caldwell Spring Creek

Fair

Crittenden County, Kentucky · 300 Ft. West of Ky 855 · Structure no. 028C00072N

Built
2004
21 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caldwell Springs over Caldwell Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Caldwell Springs over Caldwell Spring Creek in Crittenden County, Kentucky. It was built in 2004 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 21 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 48 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2032. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCaldwell Springs
CrossesCaldwell Spring Creek
Location300 Ft. West of Ky 855
RouteCounty Highway 1219
CountyCrittenden County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.19139, -88.13444
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating89.4 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2012)
Projected traffic48 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Caldwell Springs over Caldwell Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Caldwell Springs over Caldwell Spring 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does Caldwell Springs over Caldwell Spring Creek carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Caldwell Springs over Caldwell Spring Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Caldwell Springs over Caldwell Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.