US Bridges

KY-983 over Crab Orchard Creek

Fair

Webster County, Kentucky · 2.6 MI W of JCT Ky 1063 · Structure no. 117B00082N

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-983 over Crab Orchard Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-983 over Crab Orchard Creek in Webster County, Kentucky. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 170 vehicles a day, projected to reach 170 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-983
CrossesCrab Orchard Creek
Location2.6 MI W of JCT Ky 1063
RouteState Highway 983
CountyWebster County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.56417, -87.75972
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2023)
Projected traffic170 by 2043
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 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 KY-983 over Crab Orchard Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-983 over Crab Orchard 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does KY-983 over Crab Orchard Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-983 over Crab Orchard Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns KY-983 over Crab Orchard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.