US Bridges

Madison Road over Banklick Creek

Good

Kenton County, Kentucky · 0.18 Mi. N. of Ky 3035 · Structure no. 059B00108N

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
279 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,282
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madison Road over Banklick Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Madison Road over Banklick Creek in Kenton County, Kentucky. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 35,282 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,282 by 2043. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMadison Road
CrossesBanklick Creek
Location0.18 Mi. N. of Ky 3035
RouteState Highway 17
CountyKenton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.99028, -84.53472
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length279 ft (85 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,282 (2023)
Projected traffic35,282 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
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 Madison Road over Banklick Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Madison Road over Banklick 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does Madison Road over Banklick Creek carry?

About 35,282 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Madison Road over Banklick Creek?

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Madison Road over Banklick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.