US Bridges

Ky 2055 over Little Bee Lick Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.65 MI N of Ky 1020 · Structure no. 056B00286N

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,042
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 2055 over Little Bee Lick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ky 2055 over Little Bee Lick Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 4,042 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,042 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 2055
CrossesLittle Bee Lick Creek
Location0.65 MI N of Ky 1020
RouteState Highway 2055
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.10056, -85.7475
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,042 (2019)
Projected traffic4,042 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 2055 over Little Bee Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 2055 over Little Bee Lick 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does Ky 2055 over Little Bee Lick Creek carry?

About 4,042 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ky 2055 over Little Bee Lick Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 2055 over Little Bee Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.