US Bridges

KY-55 over Cedar Creek

Good

Adair County, Kentucky · .95 MI Sou.Of JCT Ky 900 · Structure no. 001B00015N

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
741
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-55 over Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-55 over Cedar Creek in Adair County, Kentucky. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 741 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 741 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesKY-55
CrossesCedar Creek
Location.95 MI Sou.Of JCT Ky 900
RouteState Highway 55
Coordinates37.01056, -85.23361
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic741 (2022)
Projected traffic741 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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-55 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-55 over Cedar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does KY-55 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 741 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is KY-55 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns KY-55 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.