Fords Ferry RD over Crooked Creek
PoorPosted for loadCrittenden County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI N of JCT US 60 · Structure no. 028C00040N
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 103 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 412
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fords Ferry RD over Crooked Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fords Ferry RD over Crooked Creek in Crittenden County, Kentucky. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 412 vehicles a day, projected to reach 412 by 2032. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fords Ferry RD over Crooked Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fords Ferry RD over Crooked Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Fords Ferry RD over Crooked Creek carry?
About 412 vehicles per day (2012 count).
How long is Fords Ferry RD over Crooked Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Fords Ferry RD over Crooked Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.