US Bridges

Crosier Bottom RD over French Creek

FairPosted for load

Meade County, Kentucky · 0.9 MI NE of Jct. Ky 228 · Structure no. 082C00008N

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
89
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crosier Bottom RD over French Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Crosier Bottom RD over French Creek in Meade County, Kentucky. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 5 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 89 vehicles a day, projected to reach 89 by 2031. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCrosier Bottom RD
CrossesFrench Creek
Location0.9 MI NE of Jct. Ky 228
RouteCounty Highway 1300
CountyMeade County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.02917, -86.23694
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating50.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89 (2011)
Projected traffic89 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crosier Bottom RD over French Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crosier Bottom RD over French Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Crosier Bottom RD over French Creek carry?

About 89 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Crosier Bottom RD over French Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Crosier Bottom RD over French Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.