US Bridges

Radio Station RD over Cartwright Creek

Fair

Marion County, Kentucky · .4 MI NE JCT Ky 55 · Structure no. 078C00126N

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
138
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Radio Station RD over Cartwright Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Radio Station RD over Cartwright Creek in Marion County, Kentucky. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 138 vehicles a day, projected to reach 138 by 2029. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRadio Station RD
CrossesCartwright Creek
Location.4 MI NE JCT Ky 55
RouteCounty Highway 1040
CountyMarion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.59667, -85.24611
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.8 US tons
Inventory rating58.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138 (2009)
Projected traffic138 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Radio Station RD over Cartwright Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Radio Station RD over Cartwright 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Radio Station RD over Cartwright Creek carry?

About 138 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Radio Station RD over Cartwright Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Radio Station RD over Cartwright Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.