US-25E over Yellow Creek
FairBell County, Kentucky · NB .1 MI S of JCT Ky 188 · Structure no. 007B00024R
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 288 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,431
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-25E over Yellow Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-25E over Yellow Creek in Bell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 9,431 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,431 by 2042. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-25E over Yellow Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-25E over Yellow 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US-25E over Yellow Creek carry?
About 9,431 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is US-25E over Yellow Creek?
The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US-25E over Yellow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.