US-42 over Black Rock Creek
FairCarroll County, Kentucky · .40 MI N of JCT Ky 47 · Structure no. 021B00049N
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 265 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,571
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-42 over Black Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-42 over Black Rock Creek in Carroll County, Kentucky. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5,571 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,571 by 2042. The structure is 265 ft (80.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 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-42 over Black Rock Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-42 over Black Rock 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does US-42 over Black Rock Creek carry?
About 5,571 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is US-42 over Black Rock Creek?
The structure is 265 ft (80.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US-42 over Black Rock Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.