US Bridges

CR-1241 over Tributary of Red River

Fair

Logan County, Kentucky · 0.3 MI E of JCT W/Ky 96 · Structure no. 071C00098N

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
359
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-1241 over Tributary of Red River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR-1241 over Tributary of Red River in Logan County, Kentucky. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 359 vehicles a day, projected to reach 359 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-1241
CrossesTributary of Red River
Location0.3 MI E of JCT W/Ky 96
RouteCounty Highway 1241
CountyLogan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.70306, -86.91444
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic359 (2022)
Projected traffic359 by 2042
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 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-1241 over Tributary of Red River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-1241 over Tributary of Red River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR-1241 over Tributary of Red River carry?

About 359 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR-1241 over Tributary of Red River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR-1241 over Tributary of Red River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.