US Bridges

Cressmont RD over Sturgeon Creek

Fair

Lee County, Kentucky · 50 Ft West Ky 399 · Structure no. 065C00016N

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
294 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
135
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cressmont RD over Sturgeon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cressmont RD over Sturgeon Creek in Lee County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 135 vehicles a day, projected to reach 135 by 2026. The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 90.1 mi (145 km).

Location

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CarriesCressmont RD
CrossesSturgeon Creek
Location50 Ft West Ky 399
RouteCounty Highway 1225
CountyLee County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.53694, -83.78194
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.5 US tons
Inventory rating60.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length294 ft (89.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2006)
Projected traffic135 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed90.1 mi (145 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 Cressmont RD over Sturgeon Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cressmont RD over Sturgeon 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Cressmont RD over Sturgeon Creek carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Cressmont RD over Sturgeon Creek?

The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Cressmont RD over Sturgeon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.