US Bridges

Crutcher Pike over Tates Creek

PoorPosted for load

Madison County, Kentucky · .05 MI W of JCT Ky 169 · Structure no. 076C00053N

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
305
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crutcher Pike over Tates Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Crutcher Pike over Tates Creek 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 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 305 vehicles a day, projected to reach 305 by 2029. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCrutcher Pike
CrossesTates Creek
Location.05 MI W of JCT Ky 169
RouteCounty Highway 1354
CountyMadison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.76694, -84.37722
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 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 rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic305 (2009)
Projected traffic305 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$114,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crutcher Pike over Tates Creek built?

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

What condition is Crutcher Pike over Tates 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Crutcher Pike over Tates Creek carry?

About 305 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Crutcher Pike over Tates Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Crutcher Pike over Tates Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.