US Bridges

Porter RD CR-1082 over Christy Creek

Fair

Rowan County, Kentucky · 42 S. of KY-32 · Structure no. 103C00117N

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Porter RD CR-1082 over Christy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Porter RD CR-1082 over Christy Creek in Rowan 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 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.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPorter RD CR-1082
CrossesChristy Creek
Location42 S. of KY-32
RouteCounty Highway 1082
CountyRowan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.18861, -83.31639
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating105.9 US tons
Inventory rating63.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic49 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Porter RD CR-1082 over Christy Creek built?

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

What condition is Porter RD CR-1082 over Christy 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 Porter RD CR-1082 over Christy Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Porter RD CR-1082 over Christy Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Porter RD CR-1082 over Christy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.