US Bridges

KY-552 over Craig Creek

FairPosted for load

Laurel County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 192 · Structure no. 063B00001N

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
499
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-552 over Craig Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-552 over Craig Creek in Laurel County, Kentucky. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 499 vehicles a day, projected to reach 499 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-552
CrossesCraig Creek
Location1.0 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 192
RouteState Highway 552
CountyLaurel County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.04056, -84.1575
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating14.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic499 (2023)
Projected traffic499 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-552 over Craig Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-552 over Craig Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does KY-552 over Craig Creek carry?

About 499 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-552 over Craig Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns KY-552 over Craig Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.