US Bridges

KY-583 over Crady Creek

PoorPosted for load

Larue County, Kentucky · 2.2 MI West of JCT Ky 52 · Structure no. 062B00027N

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
883
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-583 over Crady Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-583 over Crady Creek in Larue County, Kentucky. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 883 vehicles a day, projected to reach 883 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-583
CrossesCrady Creek
Location2.2 MI West of JCT Ky 52
RouteState Highway 583
CountyLarue County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.69333, -85.655
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic883 (2023)
Projected traffic883 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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-583 over Crady Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-583 over Crady Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does KY-583 over Crady Creek carry?

About 883 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-583 over Crady Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-583 over Crady Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.