US Bridges

KY-55 over Majors Run Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Kentucky · .6 MI S. JCT Ky 389 · Structure no. 021B00055N

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
611
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-55 over Majors Run Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-55 over Majors Run Creek in Carroll County, Kentucky. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 611 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 611 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-55
CrossesMajors Run Creek
Location.6 MI S. JCT Ky 389
RouteState Highway 55
CountyCarroll County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.64361, -85.18222
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.1 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic611 (2023)
Projected traffic611 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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-55 over Majors Run Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-55 over Majors Run 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 2022.

How much traffic does KY-55 over Majors Run Creek carry?

About 611 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is KY-55 over Majors Run Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns KY-55 over Majors Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.