US Bridges

Ky 55 over Daugherty Creek

Fair

Henry County, Kentucky · 1.15 MI S of Trimble Cl · Structure no. 052B00086N

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
826
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 55 over Daugherty Creek is a concrete slab carrying Ky 55 over Daugherty Creek in Henry County, Kentucky. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 826 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 826 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 55
CrossesDaugherty Creek
Location1.15 MI S of Trimble Cl
RouteState Highway 55
CountyHenry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.55167, -85.19333
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating65.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 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 2016, making it 9 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 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 55 over Daugherty Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.