US Bridges

Criscillis Branch over Ryans Creek

Fair

Whitley County, Kentucky · .1 MI E JCT Ryan Ck RD · Structure no. 118C00065N

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Criscillis Branch over Ryans Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Criscillis Branch over Ryans Creek in Whitley County, Kentucky. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 9 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCriscillis Branch
CrossesRyans Creek
Location.1 MI E JCT Ryan Ck RD
RouteCounty Highway 1334
CountyWhitley County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.64028, -84.25778
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9 (2021)
Projected traffic9 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
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 Criscillis Branch over Ryans Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Criscillis Branch over Ryans 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 2023.

How much traffic does Criscillis Branch over Ryans Creek carry?

About 9 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Criscillis Branch over Ryans Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Criscillis Branch over Ryans Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.