US Bridges

KY-519 over North Craney Creek

Fair

Rowan County, Kentucky · On Morgan - Rowan Cl · Structure no. 103B00063N

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
356 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,320
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-519 over North Craney Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-519 over North Craney Creek in Rowan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 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 4,320 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,320 by 2043. The structure is 356 ft (108.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-519
CrossesNorth Craney Creek
LocationOn Morgan - Rowan Cl
RouteState Highway 519
CountyRowan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.03917, -83.39972
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length356 ft (108.6 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,320 (2023)
Projected traffic4,320 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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-519 over North Craney Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-519 over North Craney 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does KY-519 over North Craney Creek carry?

About 4,320 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is KY-519 over North Craney Creek?

The structure is 356 ft (108.6 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns KY-519 over North Craney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.