US Bridges

CR1274 Old Lviller over Coxs Creek

Good

Nelson County, Kentucky · 1.7 MI N JCT US 31E · Structure no. 090C00076N

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,140
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR1274 Old Lviller over Coxs Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR1274 Old Lviller over Coxs Creek in Nelson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 6,140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,490 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR1274 Old Lviller
CrossesCoxs Creek
Location1.7 MI N JCT US 31E
RouteCounty Highway 1274
CountyNelson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.91139, -85.46722
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating106.9 US tons
Inventory rating64.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,140 (2006)
Projected traffic7,490 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 CR1274 Old Lviller over Coxs Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR1274 Old Lviller over Coxs 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does CR1274 Old Lviller over Coxs Creek carry?

About 6,140 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is CR1274 Old Lviller over Coxs Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns CR1274 Old Lviller over Coxs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.