US Bridges

CR 1117 over County Ditch

Fair

Henderson County, Kentucky · 3.5 Mi. S Jct. CR1119 · Structure no. 051C00113N

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1117 over County Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 1117 over County Ditch in Henderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 32 by 2026. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1117
CrossesCounty Ditch
Location3.5 Mi. S Jct. CR1119
RouteCounty Highway 1117
CountyHenderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.79972, -87.35278
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2006)
Projected traffic32 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 1117 over County Ditch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1117 over County Ditch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1117 over County Ditch carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is CR 1117 over County Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1117 over County Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.