US Bridges

KY-129 over Croft Creek

Fair

Hickman County, Kentucky · .80 MI East of JCT Ky 121 · Structure no. 053B00025N

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,426
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-129 over Croft Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-129 over Croft Creek in Hickman 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.

It carries about 1,426 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,426 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-129
CrossesCroft Creek
Location.80 MI East of JCT Ky 121
RouteState Highway 129
CountyHickman County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.50278, -88.81722
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,426 (2021)
Projected traffic1,426 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-129 over Croft Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-129 over Croft 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does KY-129 over Croft Creek carry?

About 1,426 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is KY-129 over Croft Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns KY-129 over Croft Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.