US Bridges

Ky 987 over Crummies Creek

FairPosted for load

Harlan County, Kentucky · .02 MI SE of JCT Ky 1137 · Structure no. 048B00022N

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,971
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 987 over Crummies Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Ky 987 over Crummies Creek in Harlan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,971 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,971 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 987
CrossesCrummies Creek
Location.02 MI SE of JCT Ky 1137
RouteState Highway 987
CountyHarlan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.78194, -83.2275
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,971 (2022)
Projected traffic1,971 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$139,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 987 over Crummies Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 987 over Crummies 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 987 over Crummies Creek carry?

About 1,971 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ky 987 over Crummies Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 987 over Crummies Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.