US Bridges

CR-1223C over Laurel River

Fair

Laurel County, Kentucky · .2 MI East of Ky 552 · Structure no. 063C00053N

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,224
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-1223C over Laurel River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR-1223C over Laurel River in Laurel County, Kentucky. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,224 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,228 by 2032. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-1223C
CrossesLaurel River
Location.2 MI East of Ky 552
RouteCounty Highway 1223
CountyLaurel County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.02278, -84.07278
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating70.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,224 (2012)
Projected traffic2,228 by 2032
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 CR-1223C over Laurel River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-1223C over Laurel River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR-1223C over Laurel River carry?

About 1,224 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is CR-1223C over Laurel River?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR-1223C over Laurel River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.