US Bridges

KY-550 over Left Fk Troublesome Crk

FairPosted for load

Knott County, Kentucky · .60 MI W of JCT Ky 1098 · Structure no. 060B00001N

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
58 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,363
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-550 over Left Fk Troublesome Crk is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-550 over Left Fk Troublesome Crk in Knott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,363 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,363 by 2038. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-550
CrossesLeft Fk Troublesome Crk
Location.60 MI W of JCT Ky 1098
RouteState Highway 550
CountyKnott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.34417, -82.96583
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,363 (2018)
Projected traffic2,363 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$185,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-550 over Left Fk Troublesome Crk built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-550 over Left Fk Troublesome Crk 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does KY-550 over Left Fk Troublesome Crk carry?

About 2,363 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is KY-550 over Left Fk Troublesome Crk?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-550 over Left Fk Troublesome Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.