US Bridges

CR-1330 over Ages Creek

Fair

Harlan County, Kentucky · 2nd Bridge UP Ages Creek · Structure no. 048C00199N

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-1330 over Ages Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-1330 over Ages Creek in Harlan 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 98 by 2034. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-1330
CrossesAges Creek
Location2nd Bridge UP Ages Creek
RouteCounty Highway 1330
CountyHarlan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.86083, -83.24389
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating86.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width11 ft (3.4 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2014)
Projected traffic98 by 2034
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-1330 over Ages Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-1330 over Ages 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR-1330 over Ages Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is CR-1330 over Ages Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.

Who owns CR-1330 over Ages Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.