US-25E over Little Yellow Creek
PoorPosted for loadBell County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI S JCT Ky 74 · Structure no. 007B00126N
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 19,568
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-25E over Little Yellow Creek is a concrete slab carrying US-25E over Little Yellow Creek in Bell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 19,568 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,568 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-25E over Little Yellow Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-25E over Little Yellow Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does US-25E over Little Yellow Creek carry?
About 19,568 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US-25E over Little Yellow Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US-25E over Little Yellow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.