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KY-17 over Cruises Creek

Good

Kenton County, Kentucky · .70 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 14 · Structure no. 059B00073N

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
207 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,029
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-17 over Cruises Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-17 over Cruises Creek in Kenton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,029 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,029 by 2043. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-17
CrossesCruises Creek
Location.70 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 14
RouteState Highway 17
CountyKenton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.84472, -84.5325
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,029 (2023)
Projected traffic4,029 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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-17 over Cruises Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-17 over Cruises Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2021.

How much traffic does KY-17 over Cruises Creek carry?

About 4,029 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is KY-17 over Cruises Creek?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns KY-17 over Cruises Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.