US Bridges

Cindas Creek Road over Open Fork Paint Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Kentucky · 0.1 Miles South of Ky 172 · Structure no. 088C00083N

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cindas Creek Road over Open Fork Paint Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cindas Creek Road over Open Fork Paint Creek in Morgan County, Kentucky. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 159 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesCindas Creek Road
CrossesOpen Fork Paint Creek
Location0.1 Miles South of Ky 172
RouteCounty Highway 1043
CountyMorgan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.96194, -83.02306
Functional classRural 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2015)
Projected traffic159 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Cindas Creek Road over Open Fork Paint Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cindas Creek Road over Open Fork Paint 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Cindas Creek Road over Open Fork Paint Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Cindas Creek Road over Open Fork Paint Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Cindas Creek Road over Open Fork Paint Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.