KY-61 over Middle Creek
GoodLarue County, Kentucky · @ Hardin -Larue Co. Line · Structure no. 062B00040R
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 228 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,903
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-61 over Middle Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-61 over Middle Creek in Larue County, Kentucky. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,903 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,903 by 2041. The structure is 228 ft (69.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-61 over Middle Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-61 over Middle Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.
How much traffic does KY-61 over Middle Creek carry?
About 5,903 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is KY-61 over Middle Creek?
The structure is 228 ft (69.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns KY-61 over Middle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.