US Bridges

South US 25 over Turkey Creek

Fair

Knox County, Kentucky · 4.8 Mi.N JCT Bell CO Lne · Structure no. 061B00092L

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,220
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

South US 25 over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South US 25 over Turkey Creek in Knox County, Kentucky. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 6,220 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,220 by 2043. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth US 25
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location4.8 Mi.N JCT Bell CO Lne
RouteU.S. Route 25
CountyKnox County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.86139, -83.79472
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,220 (2023)
Projected traffic6,220 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 South US 25 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is South US 25 over Turkey 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 2022.

How much traffic does South US 25 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 6,220 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is South US 25 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns South US 25 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.