US Bridges

Crittenden DR over Duck Spring Branch

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.5 MI N of Grade LN · Structure no. 056C00234N

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,031
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crittenden DR over Duck Spring Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Crittenden DR over Duck Spring Branch in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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.

It carries about 5,031 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,031 by 2037. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesCrittenden DR
CrossesDuck Spring Branch
Location0.5 MI N of Grade LN
RouteCity Street 1040
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.15361, -85.74194
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,031 (2017)
Projected traffic5,031 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 Crittenden DR over Duck Spring Branch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crittenden DR over Duck Spring Branch 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 Crittenden DR over Duck Spring Branch carry?

About 5,031 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Crittenden DR over Duck Spring Branch?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Crittenden DR over Duck Spring Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.