US Bridges

Ky 61 SB over Bluelick Creek

Fair

Bullitt County, Kentucky · 1.3 MI N of Ky 1020 · Structure no. 015B00106L

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,247
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 61 SB over Bluelick Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 61 SB over Bluelick Creek in Bullitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 4,247 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,247 by 2039. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 61 SB
CrossesBluelick Creek
Location1.3 MI N of Ky 1020
RouteState Highway 61
CountyBullitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.02722, -85.69361
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,247 (2019)
Projected traffic4,247 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 61 SB over Bluelick Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 61 SB 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 Ky 61 SB over Bluelick Creek carry?

About 4,247 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ky 61 SB over Bluelick Creek?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 61 SB over Bluelick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.