US Bridges

Ky 44 over Crooked Creek

Good

Anderson County, Kentucky · E of Spencer-Anderson Cl · Structure no. 003B00062N

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
219 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
385
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 44 over Crooked Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ky 44 over Crooked Creek in Anderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 385 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 385 by 2038. The structure is 219 ft (66.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 44
CrossesCrooked Creek
LocationE of Spencer-Anderson Cl
RouteState Highway 44
CountyAnderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.02694, -85.10972
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length219 ft (66.6 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2018)
Projected traffic385 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ky 44 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 44 over Crooked 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 44 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ky 44 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 219 ft (66.6 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 44 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.