US Bridges

KY-987 over Crummies Creek

FairPosted for load

Harlan County, Kentucky · 100 W of JCT Ky 3001 · Structure no. 048B00139N

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
769
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-987 over Crummies Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying KY-987 over Crummies Creek in Harlan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 769 vehicles a day, projected to reach 769 by 2042. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-987
CrossesCrummies Creek
Location100 W of JCT Ky 3001
RouteState Highway 987
CountyHarlan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.78361, -83.23361
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic769 (2022)
Projected traffic769 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 KY-987 over Crummies Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 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 769 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-987 over Crummies Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns KY-987 over Crummies Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.