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KY-54 over Br of Short Creek

Good

Grayson County, Kentucky · 3.2 MI W of JCT Ky 79 · Structure no. 043B00045N

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
657
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-54 over Br of Short Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-54 over Br of Short Creek in Grayson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older 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 657 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-54
CrossesBr of Short Creek
Location3.2 MI W of JCT Ky 79
RouteState Highway 54
CountyGrayson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.52444, -86.5275
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic657 (2021)
Projected traffic657 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-54 over Br of Short Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-54 over Br of Short 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does KY-54 over Br of Short Creek carry?

About 657 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is KY-54 over Br of Short Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-54 over Br of Short Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.