US-421 over Cranks Creek
FairPosted for loadHarlan County, Kentucky · .05 MI East of JCT Ky 568 · Structure no. 048B00023N
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,251
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-421 over Cranks Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-421 over Cranks 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 5 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 1,251 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,251 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-421 over Cranks Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-421 over Cranks 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US-421 over Cranks Creek carry?
About 1,251 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is US-421 over Cranks Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns US-421 over Cranks Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.