US Bridges

KY-91 over Crooked Creek

FairPosted for load

Crittenden County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI N.W. of JCT US 60 · Structure no. 028B00022N

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
860
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-91 over Crooked Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-91 over Crooked Creek in Crittenden County, Kentucky. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 860 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 860 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-91
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location1.5 MI N.W. of JCT US 60
RouteState Highway 91
CountyCrittenden County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.345, -88.105
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic860 (2022)
Projected traffic860 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$107,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-91 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-91 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does KY-91 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 860 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is KY-91 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-91 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.