US Bridges

KY-551 over Trib of Casey Creek

Fair

Adair County, Kentucky · 0.64 Mi. S Ky 1742 · Structure no. 001B00075N

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
278
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-551 over Trib of Casey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-551 over Trib of Casey Creek in Adair County, Kentucky. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 278 vehicles a day, projected to reach 278 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-551
CrossesTrib of Casey Creek
Location0.64 Mi. S Ky 1742
RouteState Highway 551
CountyAdair County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.26056, -85.16583
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic278 (2021)
Projected traffic278 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$128,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-551 over Trib of Casey Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-551 over Trib 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does KY-551 over Trib of Casey Creek carry?

About 278 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-551 over Trib of Casey Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns KY-551 over Trib of Casey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.