US Bridges

CR1162 Busby Sta. over Br of Canoe Creek

Fair

Henderson County, Kentucky · 0.3 E Jct. CR5154 · Structure no. 051C00123N

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
179
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR1162 Busby Sta. over Br of Canoe Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR1162 Busby Sta. over Br of Canoe Creek in Henderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 75 years old, older 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 179 vehicles a day, projected to reach 232 by 2034. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR1162 Busby Sta.
CrossesBr of Canoe Creek
Location0.3 E Jct. CR5154
RouteCounty Highway 1162
CountyHenderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.7125, -87.55556
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating69.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic179 (2014)
Projected traffic232 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR1162 Busby Sta. over Br of Canoe Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is CR1162 Busby Sta. over Br of Canoe 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CR1162 Busby Sta. over Br of Canoe Creek carry?

About 179 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is CR1162 Busby Sta. over Br of Canoe Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR1162 Busby Sta. over Br of Canoe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.