US Bridges

CR-1040 City Garag over Lynn Camp Creek

Poor

Whitley County, Kentucky · .05 MI E of JCT US 25W · Structure no. 118C00042N

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-1040 City Garag over Lynn Camp Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR-1040 City Garag over Lynn Camp Creek in Whitley County, Kentucky. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2026. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCR-1040 City Garag
CrossesLynn Camp Creek
Location.05 MI E of JCT US 25W
Coordinates36.95472, -84.09472
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating92.7 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2006)
Projected traffic300 by 2026
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$121,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-1040 City Garag over Lynn Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-1040 City Garag over Lynn Camp Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does CR-1040 City Garag over Lynn Camp Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is CR-1040 City Garag over Lynn Camp Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns CR-1040 City Garag over Lynn Camp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.