Cedar Grove Ch. RD over Bear Creek
PoorPosted for loadEdmonson County, Kentucky · 2.2 MI W. JCT Ky 259 · Structure no. 031C00005N
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 56 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 77
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cedar Grove Ch. RD over Bear Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Cedar Grove Ch. RD over Bear Creek in Edmonson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 77 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 2032. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cedar Grove Ch. RD over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cedar Grove Ch. RD over Bear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Cedar Grove Ch. RD over Bear Creek carry?
About 77 vehicles per day (2012 count).
How long is Cedar Grove Ch. RD over Bear Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Cedar Grove Ch. RD over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.