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KY-124 over Cerulean Creek

Fair

Trigg County, Kentucky · .05 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 126 · Structure no. 111B00004N

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
529
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-124 over Cerulean Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-124 over Cerulean Creek in Trigg County, Kentucky. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 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 529 vehicles a day, projected to reach 529 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-124
CrossesCerulean Creek
Location.05 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 126
RouteState Highway 124
CountyTrigg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.96583, -87.70889
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.4 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic529 (2021)
Projected traffic529 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 KY-124 over Cerulean Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-124 over Cerulean 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does KY-124 over Cerulean Creek carry?

About 529 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-124 over Cerulean Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns KY-124 over Cerulean Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.