US Bridges

West Fork RD over W Fk of Crocus Creek

PoorPosted for load

Cumberland County, Kentucky · 3.7 MI NW of JCT Ky 704 · Structure no. 029C00027N

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
94 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Fork RD over W Fk of Crocus Creek is a concrete slab carrying West Fork RD over W Fk of Crocus Creek in Cumberland County, Kentucky. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2029. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesWest Fork RD
CrossesW Fk of Crocus Creek
Location3.7 MI NW of JCT Ky 704
RouteCounty Highway 1027
Coordinates36.92361, -85.37444
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2009)
Projected traffic30 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$213,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Fork RD over W Fk of Crocus Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Fork RD over W Fk of Crocus 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does West Fork RD over W Fk of Crocus Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is West Fork RD over W Fk of Crocus Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns West Fork RD over W Fk of Crocus Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.