US Bridges

Crane Pond RD over W.H. Natcher Parkway

Fair

Daviess County, Kentucky · .5.MI E of JCT US 231 · Structure no. 030B00086N

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
228 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
443
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crane Pond RD over W.H. Natcher Parkway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Crane Pond RD over W.H. Natcher Parkway in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5 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 443 vehicles a day, projected to reach 670 by 2034. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCrane Pond RD
CrossesW.H. Natcher Parkway
Location.5.MI E of JCT US 231
RouteCounty Highway 1161
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.61722, -86.98389
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.4 US tons
Inventory rating63.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic443 (2014)
Projected traffic670 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Crane Pond RD over W.H. Natcher Parkway built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crane Pond RD over W.H. Natcher Parkway 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Crane Pond RD over W.H. Natcher Parkway carry?

About 443 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Crane Pond RD over W.H. Natcher Parkway?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Crane Pond RD over W.H. Natcher Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.