US Bridges

Cooper and Cooper over Br Highland Creek

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Henderson County, Kentucky · 1 MI SW JCT Ky 266 · Structure no. 051C00132N

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
207
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cooper and Cooper over Br Highland Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cooper and Cooper over Br Highland Creek in Henderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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.

It carries about 207 vehicles a day, projected to reach 268 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCooper and Cooper
CrossesBr Highland Creek
Location1 MI SW JCT Ky 266
RouteCounty Highway 1334
CountyHenderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.78083, -87.76333
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic207 (2022)
Projected traffic268 by 2042
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 Cooper and Cooper over Br Highland Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cooper and Cooper over Br Highland 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 Cooper and Cooper over Br Highland Creek carry?

About 207 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cooper and Cooper over Br Highland Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Cooper and Cooper over Br Highland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.