US Bridges

CR 1222 over Opossum Creek

GoodPosted for load

Henderson County, Kentucky · 0.4 Mi. SE JCT CR 1225 · Structure no. 051C00119N

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
114
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1222 over Opossum Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 1222 over Opossum Creek in Henderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 114 vehicles a day, projected to reach 148 by 2031. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 1222
CrossesOpossum Creek
Location0.4 Mi. SE JCT CR 1225
RouteCounty Highway 1222
Coordinates37.67611, -87.73222
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114 (2011)
Projected traffic148 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1222 over Opossum Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1222 over Opossum Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1222 over Opossum Creek carry?

About 114 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CR 1222 over Opossum Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1222 over Opossum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.