US Bridges

Cabin Creek Road over Branch-Cabin Creek

FairPosted for load

Lewis County, Kentucky · 2.2 MI NW Ky 57 · Structure no. 068C00042N

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
114
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cabin Creek Road over Branch-Cabin Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cabin Creek Road over Branch-Cabin Creek in Lewis County, Kentucky. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 114 vehicles a day, projected to reach 114 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCabin Creek Road
CrossesBranch-Cabin Creek
Location2.2 MI NW Ky 57
RouteCounty Highway 1333
CountyLewis County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.59694, -83.57917
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114 (2021)
Projected traffic114 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Cabin Creek Road over Branch-Cabin Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cabin Creek Road over Branch-Cabin 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Cabin Creek Road over Branch-Cabin Creek carry?

About 114 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Cabin Creek Road over Branch-Cabin Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Cabin Creek Road over Branch-Cabin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.