US Bridges

Ky 55 over Daugherty Creek

FairPosted for load

Henry County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI S of Trimble Cl · Structure no. 052B00066N

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
826
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 55 over Daugherty Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ky 55 over Daugherty Creek in Henry 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 826 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 826 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 55
CrossesDaugherty Creek
Location1.0 MI S of Trimble Cl
RouteState Highway 55
CountyHenry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.55417, -85.19472
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic826 (2021)
Projected traffic826 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 55 over Daugherty Creek built?

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

What condition is Ky 55 over Daugherty 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 55 over Daugherty Creek carry?

About 826 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ky 55 over Daugherty Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 55 over Daugherty Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.