US Bridges

KY-1943 over Crab Creek

Good

Lyon County, Kentucky · .50 MI West of JCT KY-373 · Structure no. 072B00060N

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
159
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1943 over Crab Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1943 over Crab Creek in Lyon County, Kentucky. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 159 vehicles a day, projected to reach 159 by 2038. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1943
CrossesCrab Creek
Location.50 MI West of JCT KY-373
RouteState Highway 1943
CountyLyon County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.13, -88.12333
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length86 ft (26.1 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic159 (2018)
Projected traffic159 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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-1943 over Crab Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1943 over Crab 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1943 over Crab Creek carry?

About 159 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is KY-1943 over Crab Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1943 over Crab Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.