US Bridges

Peter Cave RD over Peter Cave Branch

Good

Jackson County, Kentucky · 1 MI E Ky 2002 · Structure no. 055C00020N

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peter Cave RD over Peter Cave Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Peter Cave RD over Peter Cave Branch in Jackson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 23 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28 by 2026. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesPeter Cave RD
CrossesPeter Cave Branch
Location1 MI E Ky 2002
RouteCounty Highway 1568
Coordinates37.33222, -84.05056
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23 (2006)
Projected traffic28 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Peter Cave RD over Peter Cave Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peter Cave RD over Peter Cave Branch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Peter Cave RD over Peter Cave Branch carry?

About 23 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Peter Cave RD over Peter Cave Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Peter Cave RD over Peter Cave Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.