CR-1210 over Cypress Creek

FairPosted for load

McLean County, Kentucky · 2.1 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 138 · Structure no. 075C00029N

Built: 1955; 70 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected February 2024
Type: Tee Beam; Concrete
Length: 266 ft; 7 main spans
Daily traffic: 24; 2010 count
Owner: County; County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-1210 over Cypress Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CR-1210 over Cypress Creek in McLean County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 6 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 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2030. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesCR-1210

CrossesCypress Creek

Location2.1 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 138

RouteCounty Highway 1210

CountyMcLean County

StateKentucky

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Deck	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection	5 Fair	All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.

Last inspectionFebruary 2024

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusPosted for load restriction

ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem

Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating51.9 US tons

Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam

MaterialConcrete

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans7

Design loadH 15

Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)

Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)

Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)

Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2010)

Projected traffic24 by 2030

Trucks0%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 CR-1210 over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-1210 over Cypress 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR-1210 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR-1210 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR-1210 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.