US Bridges

KY-76 over Casey Creek

Fair

Adair County, Kentucky · .5 MI S of JCT Ky 551 · Structure no. 001B00006N

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
275 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
941
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-76 over Casey Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-76 over Casey Creek in Adair County, Kentucky. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 941 vehicles a day, projected to reach 941 by 2041. The structure is 275 ft (83.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-76
CrossesCasey Creek
Location.5 MI S of JCT Ky 551
RouteState Highway 76
CountyAdair County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.23306, -85.18583
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length275 ft (83.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 closed34.2 mi (55 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 Casey Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-76 over 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 July 2023.

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

About 941 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-76 over Casey Creek?

The structure is 275 ft (83.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-76 over Casey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.