US Bridges

CR1071 Potts Road over Little Blackford Creek

GoodPosted for load

Daviess County, Kentucky · 200. South Ky 334 · Structure no. 030C00207N

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
56
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR1071 Potts Road over Little Blackford Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR1071 Potts Road over Little Blackford Creek in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 56 vehicles a day, projected to reach 87 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR1071 Potts Road
CrossesLittle Blackford Creek
Location200. South Ky 334
RouteCounty Highway 1071
Coordinates37.88444, -86.98861
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2015)
Projected traffic87 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 CR1071 Potts Road over Little Blackford Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR1071 Potts Road over Little Blackford 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR1071 Potts Road over Little Blackford Creek carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR1071 Potts Road over Little Blackford Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR1071 Potts Road over Little Blackford Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.