US Bridges

Cabin Creek RD over Br of Cabin Creek

Poor

Mason County, Kentucky · .5 MI E of JCT CR 5013 · Structure no. 081C00007N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
467
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cabin Creek RD over Br of Cabin Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cabin Creek RD over Br of Cabin Creek in Mason County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 467 vehicles a day, projected to reach 467 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCabin Creek RD
CrossesBr of Cabin Creek
Location.5 MI E of JCT CR 5013
RouteCounty Highway 1013
Coordinates38.60667, -83.64139
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic467 (2022)
Projected traffic467 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$72,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cabin Creek RD over Br of Cabin Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cabin Creek RD over Br of Cabin Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Cabin Creek RD over Br of Cabin Creek carry?

About 467 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cabin Creek RD over Br of Cabin Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Cabin Creek RD over Br of Cabin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.