US Bridges

Kindness Rd. over Craig Creek

Good

Taylor County, Kentucky · 0.2 MI South of Ky 289 · Structure no. 109C00067N

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kindness Rd. over Craig Creek is a concrete slab carrying Kindness Rd. over Craig Creek in Taylor County, Kentucky. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 19 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKindness Rd.
CrossesCraig Creek
Location0.2 MI South of Ky 289
RouteCounty Highway 1307
CountyTaylor County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.4475, -85.35611
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating110 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2022)
Projected traffic35 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Kindness Rd. over Craig Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kindness Rd. over Craig 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 2021.

How much traffic does Kindness Rd. over Craig Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Kindness Rd. over Craig Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Kindness Rd. over Craig Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.