Little Indian Cree over Little Indian Creek
FairKnox County, Kentucky · .9 MI NW of JCT Ky 459 · Structure no. 061C00042N
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 119
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Little Indian Cree over Little Indian Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Little Indian Cree over Little Indian Creek in Knox County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 70 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 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 119 vehicles a day, projected to reach 166 by 2026. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Little Indian Cree over Little Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Little Indian Cree over Little 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Little Indian Cree over Little Indian Creek carry?
About 119 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is Little Indian Cree over Little Indian Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Little Indian Cree over Little Indian Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.