US Bridges

CR 1215 Bell Road over _fork of Cypress Creek

Good

McLean County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI N JCT KY1155 · Structure no. 075C00031N

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1215 Bell Road over _fork of Cypress Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1215 Bell Road over _fork of Cypress Creek in McLean County, Kentucky. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 32 vehicles a day, projected to reach 32 by 2030. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 1215 Bell Road
Crosses_fork of Cypress Creek
Location1.0 MI N JCT KY1155
RouteCounty Highway 1215
Coordinates37.4875, -87.31389
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2010)
Projected traffic32 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 1215 Bell Road over _fork of Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1215 Bell Road over _fork of Cypress Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1215 Bell Road over _fork of Cypress Creek carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 1215 Bell Road over _fork of Cypress Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1215 Bell Road over _fork of Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.