US Bridges

Cager Branch over Troublesome Creek

FairPosted for load

Perry County, Kentucky · .11 E of 476 @ MP 18.8 · Structure no. 097C00082N

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cager Branch over Troublesome Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cager Branch over Troublesome Creek in Perry County, Kentucky. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 14 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14 by 2041. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesCager Branch
CrossesTroublesome Creek
Location.11 E of 476 @ MP 18.8
RouteCounty Highway 1048
CountyPerry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.40472, -83.20778
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14 (2021)
Projected traffic14 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 Cager Branch over Troublesome Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cager Branch over Troublesome 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Cager Branch over Troublesome Creek carry?

About 14 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Cager Branch over Troublesome Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Cager Branch over Troublesome Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.