US Bridges

KY-425 over Wilson Creek

Fair

Henderson County, Kentucky · 0.7 Mi. W. JCT US 41A · Structure no. 051B00133N

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,970
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-425 over Wilson Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-425 over Wilson Creek in Henderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 5,970 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,970 by 2042. The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-425
CrossesWilson Creek
Location0.7 Mi. W. JCT US 41A
RouteState Highway 425
CountyHenderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.78889, -87.62306
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,970 (2022)
Projected traffic5,970 by 2042
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-425 over Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-425 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does KY-425 over Wilson Creek carry?

About 5,970 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is KY-425 over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns KY-425 over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.