US Bridges

Crutcher Pike over Crutcher Fork

FairPosted for load

Madison County, Kentucky · .1 MI W of JCT Ky 169 · Structure no. 076C00052N

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
305
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crutcher Pike over Crutcher Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Crutcher Pike over Crutcher Fork in Madison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 305 vehicles a day, projected to reach 305 by 2029. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCrutcher Pike
CrossesCrutcher Fork
Location.1 MI W of JCT Ky 169
RouteCounty Highway 1354
CountyMadison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.76611, -84.37694
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating106.7 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic305 (2009)
Projected traffic305 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$81,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crutcher Pike over Crutcher Fork built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crutcher Pike over Crutcher Fork 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Crutcher Pike over Crutcher Fork carry?

About 305 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Crutcher Pike over Crutcher Fork?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Crutcher Pike over Crutcher Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.