US Bridges

Craintown Rd. over Beech Fork River

Good

Marion County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI N of US 68 · Structure no. 078C00137N

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
93
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Craintown Rd. over Beech Fork River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Craintown Rd. over Beech Fork River 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 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCraintown Rd.
CrossesBeech Fork River
Location0.1 MI N of US 68
RouteCounty Highway 1017
CountyMarion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.59806, -85.04083
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 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 closed—
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 Beech Fork River built?

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

What condition is Craintown Rd. over Beech Fork River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Craintown Rd. over Beech Fork River carry?

About 93 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Craintown Rd. over Beech Fork River?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Craintown Rd. over Beech Fork River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.