US Bridges

Sawdridge Creek W over Cedar Creek

Good

Owen County, Kentucky · .2 MI NE of JCT US 127 · Structure no. 094C00034N

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
139 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sawdridge Creek W over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sawdridge Creek W over Cedar Creek in Owen County, Kentucky. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2044. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesSawdridge Creek W
CrossesCedar Creek
Location.2 MI NE of JCT US 127
RouteCounty Highway 1214
CountyOwen County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.41722, -84.85444
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating68.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2024)
Projected traffic85 by 2044
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 Sawdridge Creek W over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sawdridge Creek W over Cedar 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Sawdridge Creek W over Cedar Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Sawdridge Creek W over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Sawdridge Creek W over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.