US Bridges

Aderholt Road over Cedar Sinking Creek

FairPosted for load

Pulaski County, Kentucky · 1.5 Mi. South of 790 · Structure no. 100C00104N

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
282
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aderholt Road over Cedar Sinking Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Aderholt Road over Cedar Sinking Creek in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 282 vehicles a day, projected to reach 282 by 2039. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesAderholt Road
CrossesCedar Sinking Creek
Location1.5 Mi. South of 790
RouteCounty Highway 1363
Coordinates36.93444, -84.62861
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic282 (2019)
Projected traffic282 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Aderholt Road over Cedar Sinking Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Aderholt Road over Cedar Sinking 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Aderholt Road over Cedar Sinking Creek carry?

About 282 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Aderholt Road over Cedar Sinking Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Aderholt Road over Cedar Sinking Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.