US Bridges

KY-61 over Russell Creek

Fair

Adair County, Kentucky · .5 MI S of N-Jct Ky 768 · Structure no. 001B00026N

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
265 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,886
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-61 over Russell Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-61 over Russell Creek in Adair County, Kentucky. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 100 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 2,886 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,886 by 2042. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-61
CrossesRussell Creek
Location.5 MI S of N-Jct Ky 768
RouteState Highway 61
CountyAdair County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.11917, -85.39333
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,886 (2022)
Projected traffic2,886 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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-61 over Russell Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is KY-61 over Russell 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-61 over Russell Creek carry?

About 2,886 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is KY-61 over Russell Creek?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns KY-61 over Russell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.