US-42 over Craigs Creek
GoodGallatin County, Kentucky · 2.0 MI S.W. JCT Ky 35 · Structure no. 039B00039N
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 387 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,241
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-42 over Craigs Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-42 over Craigs Creek in Gallatin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 3,241 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,241 by 2043. The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-42 over Craigs Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-42 over Craigs 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 July 2021.
How much traffic does US-42 over Craigs Creek carry?
About 3,241 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US-42 over Craigs Creek?
The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US-42 over Craigs Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.