US Bridges

KY-5 over Williams Creek

Fair

Boyd County, Kentucky · .9 MI S of JCT Ky 503 · Structure no. 010B00052N

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,686
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-5 over Williams Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-5 over Williams Creek in Boyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 1,686 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,686 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-5
CrossesWilliams Creek
Location.9 MI S of JCT Ky 503
RouteState Highway 5
CountyBoyd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.42167, -82.75778
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,686 (2022)
Projected traffic1,686 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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-5 over Williams Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-5 over Williams 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does KY-5 over Williams Creek carry?

About 1,686 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is KY-5 over Williams Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns KY-5 over Williams Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.