US Bridges

Valley View Rd. over Crooked Creek

Good

Crittenden County, Kentucky · .43 MI E. Fords Ferry RD · Structure no. 028C00074N

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
165
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley View Rd. over Crooked Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Valley View Rd. over Crooked Creek in Crittenden County, Kentucky. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 165 vehicles a day, projected to reach 165 by 2032. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesValley View Rd.
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location.43 MI E. Fords Ferry RD
RouteCounty Highway 1096
CountyCrittenden County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.42389, -88.08722
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length97 ft (29.7 m)
Longest span92 ft (27.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2012)
Projected traffic165 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Valley View Rd. over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley View Rd. 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 2023.

How much traffic does Valley View Rd. over Crooked Creek carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Valley View Rd. over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (27.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Valley View Rd. over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.