US Bridges

Ky 91 over Crooked Creek

Good

Crittenden County, Kentucky · .264 MI S Jct. US 641 · Structure no. 028B00061N

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,313
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 91 over Crooked Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 91 over Crooked Creek in Crittenden County, Kentucky. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,313 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,313 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 92 mi (148 km).

CarriesKy 91
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location.264 MI S Jct. US 641
RouteState Highway 91
Coordinates37.29944, -88.07889
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.8 US tons
Inventory rating58.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,313 (2023)
Projected traffic1,313 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed92 mi (148 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ky 91 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 91 over Crooked Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 91 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 1,313 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ky 91 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 91 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.