US Bridges

Craintown Rd. over Hot Water Creek

Good

Marion County, Kentucky · 0.05 MI N of US 68 · Structure no. 078C00136N

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
93
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Craintown Rd. over Hot Water Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Craintown Rd. over Hot Water Creek in Marion County, Kentucky. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 93 vehicles a day, projected to reach 93 by 2029. The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCraintown Rd.
CrossesHot Water Creek
Location0.05 MI N of US 68
RouteCounty Highway 1017
CountyMarion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.5975, -85.04056
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating70.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length98 ft (30 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93 (2009)
Projected traffic93 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Craintown Rd. over Hot Water Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Craintown Rd. over Hot Water 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Craintown Rd. over Hot Water Creek carry?

About 93 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Craintown Rd. over Hot Water Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Craintown Rd. over Hot Water Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.