US Bridges

Cockrells Trace RD over Clear Creek

FairPosted for load

Knott County, Kentucky · 0.04 MI SW of JCT Ky 721 · Structure no. 060C00039N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
172
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cockrells Trace RD over Clear Creek is a steel culvert carrying Cockrells Trace RD over Clear Creek in Knott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 172 vehicles a day, projected to reach 172 by 2030. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCockrells Trace RD
CrossesClear Creek
Location0.04 MI SW of JCT Ky 721
RouteCounty Highway 1236
CountyKnott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.32111, -83.10194
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 6 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic172 (2010)
Projected traffic172 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Cockrells Trace RD over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cockrells Trace RD over Clear 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 Cockrells Trace RD over Clear Creek carry?

About 172 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Cockrells Trace RD over Clear Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Cockrells Trace RD over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.