US Bridges

KY-44 over Indian Creek

Fair

Anderson County, Kentucky · 5.7 Mi.W. JCT US 127 · Structure no. 003B00055N

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
145 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,414
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-44 over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-44 over Indian Creek in Anderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 1,414 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,414 by 2043. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-44
CrossesIndian Creek
Location5.7 Mi.W. JCT US 127
RouteState Highway 44
CountyAnderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.01111, -84.99972
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,414 (2023)
Projected traffic1,414 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-44 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-44 over Indian 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does KY-44 over Indian Creek carry?

About 1,414 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is KY-44 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns KY-44 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.