US-51 over Mayfield Creek
FairCarlisle County, Kentucky · Ballard -Carlisle CO Line · Structure no. 020B00058N
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 683 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,707
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-51 over Mayfield Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-51 over Mayfield Creek in Carlisle County, Kentucky. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,707 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,707 by 2041. The structure is 683 ft (208.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-51 over Mayfield Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-51 over Mayfield 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 May 2021.
How much traffic does US-51 over Mayfield Creek carry?
About 1,707 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is US-51 over Mayfield Creek?
The structure is 683 ft (208.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US-51 over Mayfield Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.