US Bridges

Old Ky 61 over Bluelick Creek

Fair

Bullitt County, Kentucky · 375 Ft N of Blu Lck CR RD · Structure no. 015B00003N

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,493
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Ky 61 over Bluelick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Ky 61 over Bluelick Creek in Bullitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 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 8,493 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,493 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 88 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesOld Ky 61
CrossesBluelick Creek
Location375 Ft N of Blu Lck CR RD
CountyBullitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.02694, -85.69278
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,493 (2019)
Projected traffic8,493 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Old Ky 61 over Bluelick Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Ky 61 over Bluelick 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Old Ky 61 over Bluelick Creek carry?

About 8,493 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Old Ky 61 over Bluelick Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Old Ky 61 over Bluelick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.