US Bridges

New Cut RD over Deserter Creek

FairPosted for load

Ohio County, Kentucky · 25E CR 5146C Daviess CO · Structure no. 092C00102N

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
105
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Cut RD over Deserter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Cut RD over Deserter Creek in Ohio County, Kentucky. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 105 vehicles a day, projected to reach 111 by 2026. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Cut RD
CrossesDeserter Creek
Location25E CR 5146C Daviess CO
RouteCounty Highway 1458
CountyOhio County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.65194, -86.86167
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2006)
Projected traffic111 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$91,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Cut RD over Deserter Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Cut RD over Deserter 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does New Cut RD over Deserter Creek carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is New Cut RD over Deserter Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns New Cut RD over Deserter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.