US Bridges

KY-56 over Knob Lick Creek

FairPosted for load

Daviess County, Kentucky · .10 MI Nor. of Mclean Cl · Structure no. 030B00065N

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,367
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-56 over Knob Lick Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-56 over Knob Lick Creek in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,367 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,367 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-56
CrossesKnob Lick Creek
Location.10 MI Nor. of Mclean Cl
RouteState Highway 56
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.66278, -87.35556
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,367 (2022)
Projected traffic1,367 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-56 over Knob Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-56 over Knob Lick 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 2023.

How much traffic does KY-56 over Knob Lick Creek carry?

About 1,367 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is KY-56 over Knob Lick Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-56 over Knob Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.