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Court approves 80/20 bridge replacement on Crutcher Pike; county aims for early‑fall work and short closure
Summary
Madison County Fiscal Court approved a KYTC 80/20 bridge replacement agreement for a Crutcher Pike (CR‑1354) bridge; KYTC will reimburse up to 80% of the cost not to exceed $32,600, and county staff said the work is likely in early fall with a target three‑week closure and 30‑day public notice.
Madison County Fiscal Court on Aug. 26 adopted Resolution 2025‑079 to accept KYTC rural secondary 80/20 bridge funding for replacement of a bridge on Crutcher Pike (CR‑1354). The transportation cabinetwill reimburse up to 80% of the actual project cost but not exceed $32,600; the county is responsible for the remaining 20%.
County staff said the bridge is off Tate Creek Road and that a previous bridge nearby had its tonnage limit reduced to three tons after inspection, a condition that could lead to closure if repairs were not made. The planned replacement will use beams, concrete decking and guardrails similar to recent projects, staff said.
When asked about timing, county staff said the approval and environmental clearances have moved faster than expected: approvals from EPA and creeks/streams were recently completed and the county has now received funding approval. Bidding and procurement will follow; staff estimated an early‑fall project window with a goal of completing work within roughly three weeks to reduce community disruption. The county will use message boards and signs and make information available to residents at least 30 days before the closure.
Why this matters: The bridge's condition and tonnage limits affect local accessibility, school‑bus routes and emergency access. Funding from KYTC reduces county cost share, but the county must plan for procurement, scheduling and resident notification to minimize impacts.
The resolution was approved by roll call vote. County staff said the Road Department intends to self‑perform portions of the work when feasible and will coordinate detours and outreach to residents prior to construction.
