US Bridges

Pine Grove RD over Br of Cedar Creek

FairPosted for load

Lincoln County, Kentucky · .2 MI E of JCT CR 5018 · Structure no. 069C00050N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
107
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Grove RD over Br of Cedar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pine Grove RD over Br of Cedar Creek in Lincoln County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 107 vehicles a day, projected to reach 107 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPine Grove RD
CrossesBr of Cedar Creek
Location.2 MI E of JCT CR 5018
RouteCounty Highway 1114
CountyLincoln County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.44139, -84.56972
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107 (2019)
Projected traffic107 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pine Grove RD over Br of Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine Grove RD over Br of Cedar 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Pine Grove RD over Br of Cedar Creek carry?

About 107 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Pine Grove RD over Br of Cedar Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Grove RD over Br of Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.