US Bridges

KY-6 over Br of Indian Creek

Fair

Knox County, Kentucky · .35 MI NE of JCT Ky 459 · Structure no. 061B00073N

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
360
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-6 over Br of Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-6 over Br of Indian Creek in Knox County, Kentucky. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-6
CrossesBr of Indian Creek
Location.35 MI NE of JCT Ky 459
RouteState Highway 6
CountyKnox County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.86306, -83.96361
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 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 closed8.1 mi (13 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-6 over Br of Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 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 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-6 over Br of Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.