US Bridges

Turkey KNOB(CR1086 over Crooked Creek

Good

Crittenden County, Kentucky · 1.7MI N-Fords Ferry RD · Structure no. 028C00075N

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turkey KNOB(CR1086 over Crooked Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Turkey KNOB(CR1086 over Crooked Creek in Crittenden County, Kentucky. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 27 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2033. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesTurkey KNOB(CR1086
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location1.7MI N-Fords Ferry RD
RouteCounty Highway 1086
Coordinates37.41694, -88.06639
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating106.5 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (2013)
Projected traffic30 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Turkey KNOB(CR1086 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Turkey KNOB(CR1086 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 2022.

How much traffic does Turkey KNOB(CR1086 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Turkey KNOB(CR1086 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Turkey KNOB(CR1086 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.