US Bridges

Ky 61 over Renox Creek

Good

Cumberland County, Kentucky · 0.1 M S of JCT Ky 3140 · Structure no. 029B00065N

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
268 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,524
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 61 over Renox Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 61 over Renox 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 2,524 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,524 by 2043. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesKy 61
CrossesRenox Creek
Location0.1 M S of JCT Ky 3140
RouteState Highway 61
Coordinates36.82889, -85.36806
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length268 ft (81.7 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,524 (2023)
Projected traffic2,524 by 2043
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 61 over Renox Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 61 over Renox 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 Renox Creek carry?

About 2,524 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Ky 61 over Renox Creek?

The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 61 over Renox Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.