US Bridges

CR1059 Jack Allen over Highland Creek

Fair

Webster County, Kentucky · 0.5 Mi. W JCT US 41A · Structure no. 117C00073N

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
119
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR1059 Jack Allen over Highland Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying CR1059 Jack Allen over Highland Creek in Webster 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 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 119 vehicles a day, projected to reach 119 by 2036. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR1059 Jack Allen
CrossesHighland Creek
Location0.5 Mi. W JCT US 41A
RouteCounty Highway 1059
CountyWebster County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.62056, -87.66
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119 (2016)
Projected traffic119 by 2036
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 CR1059 Jack Allen over Highland Creek built?

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

What condition is CR1059 Jack Allen over Highland 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR1059 Jack Allen over Highland Creek carry?

About 119 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is CR1059 Jack Allen over Highland Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR1059 Jack Allen over Highland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.