US Bridges

KY-594 over Crooked Creek

FairPosted for load

Estill County, Kentucky · .40 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 499 · Structure no. 033B00023N

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
134 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
820
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-594 over Crooked Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-594 over Crooked Creek in Estill County, Kentucky. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 820 vehicles a day, projected to reach 820 by 2041. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-594
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location.40 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 499
RouteState Highway 594
CountyEstill County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.66889, -84.01917
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic820 (2021)
Projected traffic820 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$396,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-594 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-594 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does KY-594 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 820 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-594 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-594 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.