US Bridges

Robert Craig RD over Moore Creek

PoorPosted for load

Marion County, Kentucky · 20 Ft SW Moores Creek RD · Structure no. 078C00096N

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Robert Craig RD over Moore Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Robert Craig RD over Moore Creek in Marion County, Kentucky. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2030. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesRobert Craig RD
CrossesMoore Creek
Location20 Ft SW Moores Creek RD
RouteCounty Highway 1245
Coordinates37.47028, -85.30583
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.4 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2010)
Projected traffic10 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Robert Craig RD over Moore Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Robert Craig RD over Moore 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Robert Craig RD over Moore Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Robert Craig RD over Moore Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Robert Craig RD over Moore Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.