US Bridges

Craintown Road over Begley Creek

FairPosted for load

Boyle County, Kentucky · .3 MI S of JCT US 150 · Structure no. 011C00046N

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
258
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Craintown Road over Begley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Craintown Road over Begley Creek in Boyle County, Kentucky. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 37 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 6 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 258 vehicles a day, projected to reach 453 by 2026. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCraintown Road
CrossesBegley Creek
Location.3 MI S of JCT US 150
RouteCounty Highway 1318
CountyBoyle County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.64417, -85.00444
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic258 (2006)
Projected traffic453 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$68,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Craintown Road over Begley Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Craintown Road over Begley 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Craintown Road over Begley Creek carry?

About 258 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Craintown Road over Begley Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Craintown Road over Begley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.