US Bridges

Hyatt Road over East Prong Crooked Creek

FairPosted for load

Anderson County, Kentucky · 150 S of Crooked CR RD · Structure no. 003C00050N

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hyatt Road over East Prong Crooked Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Hyatt Road over East Prong Crooked Creek in Anderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 34 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 27 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHyatt Road
CrossesEast Prong Crooked Creek
Location150 S of Crooked CR RD
RouteCounty Highway 1305
CountyAnderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.02861, -85.07861
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (2021)
Projected traffic27 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$103,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hyatt Road over East Prong Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Hyatt Road over East Prong Crooked 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 Hyatt Road over East Prong Crooked Creek carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Hyatt Road over East Prong Crooked Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Hyatt Road over East Prong Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.