US Bridges

Fendley RD over N Fork Cedar Creek

Fair

Oldham County, Kentucky · 0.8 MI E of Ky 393 · Structure no. 093C00007N

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fendley RD over N Fork Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fendley RD over N Fork Cedar Creek in Oldham County, Kentucky. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 48 vehicles a day, projected to reach 67 by 2026. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFendley RD
CrossesN Fork Cedar Creek
Location0.8 MI E of Ky 393
RouteCounty Highway 1333
Coordinates38.4175, -85.44833
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 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2006)
Projected traffic67 by 2026
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 Fendley RD over N Fork Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fendley RD over N Fork Cedar 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 Fendley RD over N Fork Cedar Creek carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Fendley RD over N Fork Cedar Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Fendley RD over N Fork Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.