US Bridges

CR1215 Veach Rd. over Harsh Ditch

Fair

Daviess County, Kentucky · 0.4 MI N JCT Sutherlin RD · Structure no. 030C00198N

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,430
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR1215 Veach Rd. over Harsh Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying CR1215 Veach Rd. over Harsh Ditch in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 5 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 4,430 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,404 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR1215 Veach Rd.
CrossesHarsh Ditch
Location0.4 MI N JCT Sutherlin RD
RouteCounty Highway 1215
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.73056, -87.10583
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,430 (2012)
Projected traffic5,404 by 2032
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 CR1215 Veach Rd. over Harsh Ditch built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR1215 Veach Rd. over Harsh Ditch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR1215 Veach Rd. over Harsh Ditch carry?

About 4,430 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is CR1215 Veach Rd. over Harsh Ditch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns CR1215 Veach Rd. over Harsh Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.