US Bridges

Craney Creek-Bridg over Upper Lick Fork

Fair

Rowan County, Kentucky · National Forest · Structure no. 080211000003011

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
1996 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Craney Creek-Bridg over Upper Lick Fork is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Craney Creek-Bridg over Upper Lick Fork in Rowan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2045. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesCraney Creek-Bridg
CrossesUpper Lick Fork
LocationNational Forest
RouteCounty Highway 947.3
CountyRowan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.08652, -83.32757
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1996)
Projected traffic150 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Craney Creek-Bridg over Upper Lick Fork built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Craney Creek-Bridg over Upper Lick Fork 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Craney Creek-Bridg over Upper Lick Fork carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Craney Creek-Bridg over Upper Lick Fork?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Craney Creek-Bridg over Upper Lick Fork?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.