US Bridges

Whites Rd. CR-1048 over Caney Fork Creek

FairPosted for load

Crittenden County, Kentucky · .5 MI N. Fishtrap CR-1007 · Structure no. 028C00078N

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
113
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whites Rd. CR-1048 over Caney Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whites Rd. CR-1048 over Caney Fork Creek in Crittenden County, Kentucky. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 113 vehicles a day, projected to reach 124 by 2036. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWhites Rd. CR-1048
CrossesCaney Fork Creek
Location.5 MI N. Fishtrap CR-1007
RouteCounty Highway 1048
CountyCrittenden County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.41194, -87.97389
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113 (2016)
Projected traffic124 by 2036
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 Whites Rd. CR-1048 over Caney Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whites Rd. CR-1048 over Caney Fork 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 2023.

How much traffic does Whites Rd. CR-1048 over Caney Fork Creek carry?

About 113 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Whites Rd. CR-1048 over Caney Fork Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Whites Rd. CR-1048 over Caney Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.