US Bridges

Cat Ridge RD over Red River

Good

Shelby County, Kentucky · 0.5 MI E of Ky 44 · Structure no. 106C00090N

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
447
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cat Ridge RD over Red River is a concrete slab carrying Cat Ridge RD over Red River in Shelby County, Kentucky. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 447 vehicles a day, projected to reach 447 by 2037. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCat Ridge RD
CrossesRed River
Location0.5 MI E of Ky 44
RouteCounty Highway 1133
Coordinates38.05889, -85.11528
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic447 (2017)
Projected traffic447 by 2037
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Cat Ridge RD over Red River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cat Ridge RD over Red River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Cat Ridge RD over Red River carry?

About 447 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Cat Ridge RD over Red River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Cat Ridge RD over Red River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.