US Bridges

CR 1724 over Crane Creek

Fair

Greenup County, Kentucky · 0.28 MI S. of Jct. 1277 · Structure no. 045C00143N

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1724 over Crane Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1724 over Crane Creek in Greenup County, Kentucky. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 16 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1724
CrossesCrane Creek
Location0.28 MI S. of Jct. 1277
RouteCounty Highway 1724
CountyGreenup County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.40444, -82.92
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16 (2021)
Projected traffic16 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 CR 1724 over Crane Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1724 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does CR 1724 over Crane Creek carry?

About 16 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR 1724 over Crane Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1724 over Crane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.