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Fords Ferry RD over Butler Creek

Fair

Crittenden County, Kentucky · .9 MI N of JCT CR 5103 · Structure no. 028C00041N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
223
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fords Ferry RD over Butler Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Fords Ferry RD over Butler Creek in Crittenden County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 223 vehicles a day, projected to reach 223 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFords Ferry RD
CrossesButler Creek
Location.9 MI N of JCT CR 5103
RouteCounty Highway 1342
CountyCrittenden County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.38528, -88.06889
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic223 (2012)
Projected traffic223 by 2032
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 Fords Ferry RD over Butler Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fords Ferry RD over Butler 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 2023.

How much traffic does Fords Ferry RD over Butler Creek carry?

About 223 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Fords Ferry RD over Butler Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Fords Ferry RD over Butler Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.