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CR-1083 over Polls Creek

FairPosted for load

Leslie County, Kentucky · 1.5 M/P 2057 · Structure no. 066C00043N

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
78
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-1083 over Polls Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-1083 over Polls Creek in Leslie County, Kentucky. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5 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 78 vehicles a day, projected to reach 78 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-1083
CrossesPolls Creek
Location1.5 M/P 2057
RouteCounty Highway 1083
CountyLeslie County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.13444, -83.25806
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.9 US tons
Inventory rating16.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78 (2022)
Projected traffic78 by 2042
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$40,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-1083 over Polls Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-1083 over Polls 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR-1083 over Polls Creek carry?

About 78 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR-1083 over Polls Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns CR-1083 over Polls Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.