US Bridges

CR 1046 over Railroad

PoorPosted for load

Whitley County, Kentucky · _ · Structure no. 118C00070N

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
548
2021 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

CR 1046 over Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 1046 over Railroad in Whitley County, Kentucky. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 548 vehicles a day, projected to reach 548 by 2041. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 1046
CrossesRailroad
Location_
RouteCounty Highway 1046
CountyWhitley County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.88859, -84.11943
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating18.1 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic548 (2021)
Projected traffic548 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1046 over Railroad built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1046 over Railroad 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 1046 over Railroad carry?

About 548 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR 1046 over Railroad?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1046 over Railroad?

It is owned by the Railroad.