US Bridges

Independence Schoo over Cedar Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.45 MI E of Cedar CR RD · Structure no. 056C00225N

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
525
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Independence Schoo over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Independence Schoo over Cedar Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 525 vehicles a day, projected to reach 969 by 2034. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesIndependence Schoo
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.45 MI E of Cedar CR RD
RouteCounty Highway 1005
Coordinates38.10139, -85.6025
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2014)
Projected traffic969 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 Independence Schoo over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Independence Schoo over Cedar 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does Independence Schoo over Cedar Creek carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Independence Schoo over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Independence Schoo over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.