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KY-55X over Russell Creek

FairPosted for load

Adair County, Kentucky · .10 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 206 · Structure no. 001B00052N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
172 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,263
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-55X over Russell Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-55X over Russell Creek in Adair County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,263 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,263 by 2040. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-55X
CrossesRussell Creek
Location.10 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 206
RouteState Highway 55
CountyAdair County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.10889, -85.30306
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,263 (2020)
Projected traffic8,263 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$774,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-55X over Russell Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-55X 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-55X over Russell Creek carry?

About 8,263 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is KY-55X over Russell Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns KY-55X over Russell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.