US Bridges

Cook RD over Paddys Run

Poor

Harrison County, Kentucky · .1 MI E of JCT CR 5124 · Structure no. 049C00034N

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
219
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cook RD over Paddys Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cook RD over Paddys Run in Harrison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 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.

It carries about 219 vehicles a day, projected to reach 219 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCook RD
CrossesPaddys Run
Location.1 MI E of JCT CR 5124
RouteCounty Highway 1122
CountyHarrison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.3475, -84.27333
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating73.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic219 (2021)
Projected traffic219 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$54,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cook RD over Paddys Run built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cook RD over Paddys Run 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Cook RD over Paddys Run carry?

About 219 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Cook RD over Paddys Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Cook RD over Paddys Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.