US Bridges

Short Br. CR 1005 over Coal Branch

Good

Greenup County, Kentucky · .06 Mi. Sou - Ky 827 · Structure no. 045C00089N

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
107
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Short Br. CR 1005 over Coal Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Short Br. CR 1005 over Coal Branch in Greenup County, Kentucky. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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.

It carries about 107 vehicles a day, projected to reach 107 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesShort Br. CR 1005
CrossesCoal Branch
Location.06 Mi. Sou - Ky 827
RouteCounty Highway 1005
CountyGreenup County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.58083, -82.87056
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107 (2021)
Projected traffic107 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$66,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Short Br. CR 1005 over Coal Branch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Short Br. CR 1005 over Coal Branch 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Short Br. CR 1005 over Coal Branch carry?

About 107 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Short Br. CR 1005 over Coal Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Short Br. CR 1005 over Coal Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.