Ky 61 over Lewis Creek
GoodCumberland County, Kentucky · 1.45 M. S. of JCT Ky 3140 · Structure no. 029B00064N
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 144 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,510
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ky 61 over Lewis Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 61 over Lewis Creek in Cumberland County, Kentucky. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 2,510 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,510 by 2041. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ky 61 over Lewis Creek built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ky 61 over Lewis 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Ky 61 over Lewis Creek carry?
About 2,510 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is Ky 61 over Lewis Creek?
The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Ky 61 over Lewis Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.