US Bridges

Crab Orchard RD over Benson Creek

Good

Franklin County, Kentucky · 200 Ft N of Ky 151 · Structure no. 037C00057N

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
69
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crab Orchard RD over Benson Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Crab Orchard RD over Benson Creek in Franklin County, Kentucky. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 69 vehicles a day, projected to reach 87 by 2039. The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesCrab Orchard RD
CrossesBenson Creek
Location200 Ft N of Ky 151
RouteCounty Highway 1230
CountyFranklin County
StateKentucky
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating65.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length103 ft (31.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2019)
Projected traffic87 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Crab Orchard RD over Benson Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crab Orchard RD over Benson 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does Crab Orchard RD over Benson Creek carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Crab Orchard RD over Benson Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Crab Orchard RD over Benson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.