US Bridges

Valley Hill RD over Br of Cartwright Creek

Good

Washington County, Kentucky · 1.4 MI NE of US 150 · Structure no. 115C00073N

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Hill RD over Br of Cartwright Creek is a concrete slab carrying Valley Hill RD over Br of Cartwright Creek in Washington County, Kentucky. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2034. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 20 ft wide.

CarriesValley Hill RD
CrossesBr of Cartwright Creek
Location1.4 MI NE of US 150
RouteCounty Highway 1314
Coordinates37.77222, -85.29639
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
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 rating106.2 US tons
Inventory rating64.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2014)
Projected traffic70 by 2034
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Valley Hill RD over Br of Cartwright Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley Hill RD over Br of Cartwright Creek 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does Valley Hill RD over Br of Cartwright Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Valley Hill RD over Br of Cartwright Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Hill RD over Br of Cartwright Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.