KY-597 over Indian Creek
PoorPosted for loadFleming County, Kentucky · .50 MI Sou. of Mason Cl · Structure no. 035B00004N
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 348
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-597 over Indian Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-597 over Indian Creek in Fleming County, Kentucky. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 348 vehicles a day, projected to reach 348 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 KY-597 over Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-597 over Indian Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does KY-597 over Indian Creek carry?
About 348 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is KY-597 over Indian Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns KY-597 over Indian Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.