US Bridges

Cass Rd. over Little Negro Creek

PoorPosted for load

Rockcastle County, Kentucky · .1 MI E. US 150 · Structure no. 102C00027N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cass Rd. over Little Negro Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cass Rd. over Little Negro Creek in Rockcastle County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 28 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesCass Rd.
CrossesLittle Negro Creek
Location.1 MI E. US 150
RouteCounty Highway 1400
Coordinates37.38639, -84.41611
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating15.7 US tons
Inventory rating9.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28 (2019)
Projected traffic28 by 2039
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cass Rd. over Little Negro Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cass Rd. over Little Negro Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Cass Rd. over Little Negro Creek carry?

About 28 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Cass Rd. over Little Negro Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Cass Rd. over Little Negro Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.