US Bridges

Crawford Road over Benson Creek

FairPosted for load

Anderson County, Kentucky · .4 MI N of Avenstoke · Structure no. 003C00043N

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crawford Road over Benson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Crawford Road over Benson Creek in Anderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 29 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2041. The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCrawford Road
CrossesBenson Creek
Location.4 MI N of Avenstoke
RouteCounty Highway 1315
CountyAnderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.11194, -85.00583
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length94 ft (28.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2021)
Projected traffic29 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Crawford Road over Benson Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crawford Road over Benson 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Crawford Road over Benson Creek carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Crawford Road over Benson Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Crawford Road over Benson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.