South US 25E over Little Richland Creek
FairKnox County, Kentucky · .1 MI S of JCT Ky 2418 · Structure no. 061B00082L
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 220 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,489
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
South US 25E over Little Richland Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying South US 25E over Little Richland Creek in Knox County, Kentucky. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 5 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 8,489 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,489 by 2042. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South US 25E over Little Richland Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is South US 25E over Little Richland 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 South US 25E over Little Richland Creek carry?
About 8,489 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is South US 25E over Little Richland Creek?
The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns South US 25E over Little Richland Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.