US Bridges

Cave Spgs RD over NS (cno&tp) System

FairPosted for load

Pulaski County, Kentucky · 0.1 Mile West of Ky 751 · Structure no. 100C00014N

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Steel Continuous
Length
244 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cave Spgs RD over NS (cno&tp) System is a steel continuous frame carrying Cave Spgs RD over NS (cno&tp) System in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2039. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesCave Spgs RD
CrossesNS (cno&tp) System
Location0.1 Mile West of Ky 751
RouteCounty Highway 1252
CountyPulaski County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.91778, -84.56167
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating11 US tons
Inventory rating8.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2019)
Projected traffic49 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$728,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cave Spgs RD over NS (cno&tp) System built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cave Spgs RD over NS (cno&tp) System 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Cave Spgs RD over NS (cno&tp) System carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Cave Spgs RD over NS (cno&tp) System?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Cave Spgs RD over NS (cno&tp) System?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.