US Bridges

Pioneer DR over Crooked Creek

FairPosted for load

Bullitt County, Kentucky · 1.3 MI S of Ky 61 · Structure no. 015C00028N

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pioneer DR over Crooked Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pioneer DR over Crooked Creek in Bullitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2029. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPioneer DR
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location1.3 MI S of Ky 61
RouteCounty Highway 1132
CountyBullitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.89333, -85.69917
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2009)
Projected traffic55 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Pioneer DR over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pioneer DR over 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Pioneer DR over Crooked Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Pioneer DR over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Pioneer DR over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.