US Bridges

Cairo-Hickory Gr over Unnamed Ditch

Fair

Henderson County, Kentucky · 0.2 Miles W of JCT KY-443 · Structure no. 051C00129N

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
62
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cairo-Hickory Gr over Unnamed Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cairo-Hickory Gr over Unnamed Ditch in Henderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 62 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCairo-Hickory Gr
CrossesUnnamed Ditch
Location0.2 Miles W of JCT KY-443
RouteCounty Highway 1202
CountyHenderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.72111, -87.62722
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating65.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2019)
Projected traffic80 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Cairo-Hickory Gr over Unnamed Ditch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cairo-Hickory Gr over Unnamed 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 Cairo-Hickory Gr over Unnamed Ditch carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Cairo-Hickory Gr over Unnamed Ditch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Cairo-Hickory Gr over Unnamed Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.