US Bridges

CR-1209 over Middle Fk of Kent River

Good

Leslie County, Kentucky · .05 MI W of JCT KY-1780 · Structure no. 066C00104N

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
64
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-1209 over Middle Fk of Kent River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR-1209 over Middle Fk of Kent River in Leslie County, Kentucky. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 64 vehicles a day, projected to reach 64 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCR-1209
CrossesMiddle Fk of Kent River
Location.05 MI W of JCT KY-1780
RouteCounty Highway 1209
Coordinates37.03444, -83.415
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64 (2021)
Projected traffic64 by 2041
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 CR-1209 over Middle Fk of Kent River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-1209 over Middle Fk of Kent River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does CR-1209 over Middle Fk of Kent River carry?

About 64 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR-1209 over Middle Fk of Kent River?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns CR-1209 over Middle Fk of Kent River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.