US Bridges

KY-373 over Crab Creek

Fair

Lyon County, Kentucky · .02 MI Nor. of Icg RR UP · Structure no. 072B00015N

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
546
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-373 over Crab Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-373 over Crab Creek in Lyon County, Kentucky. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 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 546 vehicles a day, projected to reach 546 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-373
CrossesCrab Creek
Location.02 MI Nor. of Icg RR UP
RouteState Highway 373
CountyLyon County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.09417, -88.10139
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic546 (2020)
Projected traffic546 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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-373 over Crab Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-373 over Crab 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does KY-373 over Crab Creek carry?

About 546 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is KY-373 over Crab Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns KY-373 over Crab Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.