US Bridges

KY-1 over Crane Creek

Fair

Greenup County, Kentucky · .40 MI Nor. of Carter Cl · Structure no. 045B00007N

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
986
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1 over Crane Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1 over Crane Creek in Greenup County, Kentucky. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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.

It carries about 986 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 986 by 2043. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1
CrossesCrane Creek
Location.40 MI Nor. of Carter Cl
RouteState Highway 1
CountyGreenup County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.40611, -82.90833
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating92.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic986 (2023)
Projected traffic986 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$297,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1 over Crane Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1 over Crane 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does KY-1 over Crane Creek carry?

About 986 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-1 over Crane Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1 over Crane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.