US Bridges

Horrell RD over Crooked Creek

Fair

Daviess County, Kentucky · 1 MI S JCT Ky 56 · Structure no. 030C00160N

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
131
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horrell RD over Crooked Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Horrell RD over Crooked Creek in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 6 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 131 vehicles a day, projected to reach 203 by 2026. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHorrell RD
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location1 MI S JCT Ky 56
RouteCounty Highway 1294
Coordinates37.70361, -87.26917
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic131 (2006)
Projected traffic203 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Horrell RD over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Horrell RD over Crooked Creek 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does Horrell RD over Crooked Creek carry?

About 131 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Horrell RD over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Horrell RD over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.