US Bridges

Blevins Gap RD over Crane Run

PoorPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 1.8 MI E of US 31W · Structure no. 056C00013N

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
761
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blevins Gap RD over Crane Run is a concrete slab carrying Blevins Gap RD over Crane Run in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 761 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 761 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBlevins Gap RD
CrossesCrane Run
Location1.8 MI E of US 31W
RouteCounty Highway 1001
Coordinates38.06611, -85.85306
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic761 (2023)
Projected traffic761 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$66,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blevins Gap RD over Crane Run built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blevins Gap RD over Crane Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Blevins Gap RD over Crane Run carry?

About 761 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Blevins Gap RD over Crane Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Blevins Gap RD over Crane Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.