US 42 over Four Mile Creek
GoodCarroll County, Kentucky · 2.5 MI N.E. of JCT Ky 36 · Structure no. 021B00057N
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 175 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,948
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 42 over Four Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 42 over Four Mile Creek in Carroll County, Kentucky. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 7,948 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,948 by 2042. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Four Mile Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 42 over Four Mile Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does US 42 over Four Mile Creek carry?
About 7,948 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is US 42 over Four Mile Creek?
The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns US 42 over Four Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.