US Bridges

KY-1244 over Over Crooked Creek

Good

Nicholas County, Kentucky · .863 MI from Ky 392 · Structure no. 091B00060N

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1244 over Over Crooked Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1244 over Over Crooked Creek in Nicholas 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 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 42 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2040. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesKY-1244
CrossesOver Crooked Creek
Location.863 MI from Ky 392
RouteState Highway 1244
Coordinates38.43583, -84.10917
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2020)
Projected traffic42 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 KY-1244 over Over Crooked Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-1244 over Over Crooked 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does KY-1244 over Over Crooked Creek carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is KY-1244 over Over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1244 over Over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.