US Bridges

CR1321 Lee Creek over Lee Creek

Good

Mason County, Kentucky · 364 S of Jct. Ky 8 · Structure no. 081C00069N

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR1321 Lee Creek over Lee Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR1321 Lee Creek over Lee Creek in Mason County, Kentucky. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2030. The structure is 223 ft (68.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR1321 Lee Creek
CrossesLee Creek
Location364 S of Jct. Ky 8
RouteCounty Highway 1321
Coordinates38.75056, -83.87833
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length223 ft (68.1 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2010)
Projected traffic5 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 CR1321 Lee Creek over Lee Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR1321 Lee Creek over Lee 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does CR1321 Lee Creek over Lee Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR1321 Lee Creek over Lee Creek?

The structure is 223 ft (68.1 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR1321 Lee Creek over Lee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.