US Bridges

KY-2554 over Wilson Creek

FairPosted for load

Floyd County, Kentucky · .05 MI S of JCT Ky 777 · Structure no. 036B00014N

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
345
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2554 over Wilson Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-2554 over Wilson Creek in Floyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 5 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 345 vehicles a day, projected to reach 345 by 2042. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2554
CrossesWilson Creek
Location.05 MI S of JCT Ky 777
RouteState Highway 2554
CountyFloyd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.5275, -82.80167
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic345 (2022)
Projected traffic345 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$275,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-2554 over Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2554 over Wilson 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does KY-2554 over Wilson Creek carry?

About 345 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-2554 over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2554 over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.