US Bridges

Crenshaw-Cassady R over Blue Spring Creek

Fair

Metcalfe County, Kentucky · 2.0 MI West of JCT Ky 640 · Structure no. 085C00014N

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crenshaw-Cassady R over Blue Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Crenshaw-Cassady R over Blue Spring Creek in Metcalfe County, Kentucky. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 105 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCrenshaw-Cassady R
CrossesBlue Spring Creek
Location2.0 MI West of JCT Ky 640
RouteCounty Highway 1353
CountyMetcalfe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.05361, -85.7375
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2012)
Projected traffic105 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Crenshaw-Cassady R over Blue Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crenshaw-Cassady R over Blue Spring 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does Crenshaw-Cassady R over Blue Spring Creek carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Crenshaw-Cassady R over Blue Spring Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Crenshaw-Cassady R over Blue Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.