US Bridges

Pierce Cmrd CR1730 over Crane Creek

Good

Greenup County, Kentucky · 30 S. of Jct. CR1277 · Structure no. 045C00149N

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pierce Cmrd CR1730 over Crane Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pierce Cmrd CR1730 over Crane Creek in Greenup County, Kentucky. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 47 vehicles a day, projected to reach 47 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPierce Cmrd CR1730
CrossesCrane Creek
Location30 S. of Jct. CR1277
RouteCounty Highway 1730
CountyGreenup County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.40472, -82.95583
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.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating101.2 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2021)
Projected traffic47 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Pierce Cmrd CR1730 over Crane Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pierce Cmrd CR1730 over Crane 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does Pierce Cmrd CR1730 over Crane Creek carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Pierce Cmrd CR1730 over Crane Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Pierce Cmrd CR1730 over Crane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.