US Bridges

KY-57 over Strodes Creek

Fair

Bourbon County, Kentucky · .38 MI N of JCT Ky 627 · Structure no. 009B00034N

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
778
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-57 over Strodes Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-57 over Strodes Creek in Bourbon County, Kentucky. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 778 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 778 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-57
CrossesStrodes Creek
Location.38 MI N of JCT Ky 627
RouteState Highway 57
CountyBourbon County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.10944, -84.17806
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic778 (2022)
Projected traffic778 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-57 over Strodes Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-57 over Strodes 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does KY-57 over Strodes Creek carry?

About 778 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is KY-57 over Strodes Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-57 over Strodes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.