US Bridges

Paradise Camp RD over Br of Cane Run

Poor

Mercer County, Kentucky · .2 MI E of JCT Ky 33 · Structure no. 084C00008N

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
660
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paradise Camp RD over Br of Cane Run is a concrete culvert carrying Paradise Camp RD over Br of Cane Run in Mercer County, Kentucky. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 660 vehicles a day, projected to reach 660 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesParadise Camp RD
CrossesBr of Cane Run
Location.2 MI E of JCT Ky 33
RouteCounty Highway 1137
CountyMercer County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.7375, -84.75056
Functional classRural Local

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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2022)
Projected traffic660 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Paradise Camp RD over Br of Cane Run built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paradise Camp RD over Br of Cane Run 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Paradise Camp RD over Br of Cane Run carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Paradise Camp RD over Br of Cane Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Paradise Camp RD over Br of Cane Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.