US Bridges

KY-76 over Br of Casey Creek

Fair

Adair County, Kentucky · .65 MI N of JCT Ky 551 · Structure no. 001B00005N

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
941
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-76 over Br of Casey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-76 over Br of Casey Creek in Adair County, Kentucky. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 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 941 vehicles a day, projected to reach 941 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-76
CrossesBr of Casey Creek
Location.65 MI N of JCT Ky 551
RouteState Highway 76
CountyAdair County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.22333, -85.18306
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic941 (2021)
Projected traffic941 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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-76 over Br of Casey Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-76 over Br of Casey 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does KY-76 over Br of Casey Creek carry?

About 941 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-76 over Br of Casey Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns KY-76 over Br of Casey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.