US Bridges

Cynthiana Road over Coopertown Creek

Fair

Grant County, Kentucky · .4 MI W of Pendleton C.L. · Structure no. 041C00032N

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
114
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cynthiana Road over Coopertown Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cynthiana Road over Coopertown Creek in Grant County, Kentucky. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 114 vehicles a day, projected to reach 176 by 2026. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCynthiana Road
CrossesCoopertown Creek
Location.4 MI W of Pendleton C.L.
RouteCounty Highway 1108
CountyGrant County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.59778, -84.49611
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114 (2006)
Projected traffic176 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Cynthiana Road over Coopertown Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cynthiana Road over Coopertown 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Cynthiana Road over Coopertown Creek carry?

About 114 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Cynthiana Road over Coopertown Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Cynthiana Road over Coopertown Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.