US Bridges

Blevins Gap RD over Crane Run

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI E of US 31W · Structure no. 056C00205N

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 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 culvert carrying Blevins Gap RD over Crane Run in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 5 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 761 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 761 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBlevins Gap RD
CrossesCrane Run
Location1.0 MI E of US 31W
RouteCounty Highway 1001
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.06722, -85.86722
Functional classRural Major 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blevins Gap RD over Crane Run built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blevins Gap RD over Crane Run 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 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 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Blevins Gap RD over Crane Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.