US Bridges

US 421 over Sixmile Creek

Good

Henry County, Kentucky · 0.85 MI N of Franklin Cl · Structure no. 052B00079N

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
388
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 421 over Sixmile Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 421 over Sixmile Creek in Henry County, Kentucky. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 388 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 388 by 2043. The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesUS 421
CrossesSixmile Creek
Location0.85 MI N of Franklin Cl
RouteU.S. Route 421
Coordinates38.34, -84.99611
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length174 ft (52.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic388 (2023)
Projected traffic388 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 US 421 over Sixmile Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 421 over Sixmile 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does US 421 over Sixmile Creek carry?

About 388 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 421 over Sixmile Creek?

The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 421 over Sixmile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.