CR1048 Wayne Bargo over Greasy Creek
PoorPosted for loadHarlan County, Kentucky · W @ JCT Ky 221 · Structure no. 048C00106N
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR1048 Wayne Bargo over Greasy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR1048 Wayne Bargo over Greasy Creek in Harlan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 3 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2026. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR1048 Wayne Bargo over Greasy Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR1048 Wayne Bargo over Greasy 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does CR1048 Wayne Bargo over Greasy Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is CR1048 Wayne Bargo over Greasy Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns CR1048 Wayne Bargo over Greasy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.