US Bridges

Phin Croft RD over Susan Creek

Good

Crittenden County, Kentucky · 2.5 MI W of JCT Ky 838 · Structure no. 028C00063N

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Phin Croft RD over Susan Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Phin Croft RD over Susan Creek in Crittenden County, Kentucky. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 22 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22 by 2032. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPhin Croft RD
CrossesSusan Creek
Location2.5 MI W of JCT Ky 838
RouteCounty Highway 1394
Coordinates37.385, -88.29611
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2012)
Projected traffic22 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Phin Croft RD over Susan Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Phin Croft RD over Susan 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 2023.

How much traffic does Phin Croft RD over Susan Creek carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Phin Croft RD over Susan Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Phin Croft RD over Susan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.