US Bridges

Crowe Ridge RD over Br of Upper Howard Creek

FairPosted for load

Clark County, Kentucky · .3 MI E of JCT Ky 15 · Structure no. 025C00010N

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
143
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crowe Ridge RD over Br of Upper Howard Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Crowe Ridge RD over Br of Upper Howard Creek in Clark County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 143 vehicles a day, projected to reach 143 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCrowe Ridge RD
CrossesBr of Upper Howard Creek
Location.3 MI E of JCT Ky 15
RouteCounty Highway 1104
Coordinates37.94472, -84.05333
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143 (2019)
Projected traffic143 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crowe Ridge RD over Br of Upper Howard Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crowe Ridge RD over Br of Upper Howard 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Crowe Ridge RD over Br of Upper Howard Creek carry?

About 143 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Crowe Ridge RD over Br of Upper Howard Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Crowe Ridge RD over Br of Upper Howard Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.