US Bridges

Anderson City Road over Indian Creek

Fair

Anderson County, Kentucky · .1 Mi. South of Ky 44 · Structure no. 003C00039N

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Anderson City Road over Indian Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Anderson City Road over Indian Creek in Anderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2034. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAnderson City Road
CrossesIndian Creek
Location.1 Mi. South of Ky 44
RouteCounty Highway 1100
CountyAnderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.00806, -85.02556
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2022
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2014)
Projected traffic51 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$104,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Anderson City Road over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Anderson City Road 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 2022.

How much traffic does Anderson City Road over Indian Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Anderson City Road over Indian Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Anderson City Road over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.