US Bridges

KY-6 over Br of Indian Creek

Fair

Knox County, Kentucky · .65 MI NE of JCT Ky 459 · Structure no. 061B00041N

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-6 over Br of Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-6 over Br of Indian Creek in Knox County, Kentucky. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-6
CrossesBr of Indian Creek
Location.65 MI NE of JCT Ky 459
RouteState Highway 6
CountyKnox County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.8675, -83.96111
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2021)
Projected traffic360 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-6 over Br of Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-6 over Br of Indian 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does KY-6 over Br of Indian Creek carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is KY-6 over Br of Indian Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns KY-6 over Br of Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.