US Bridges

US-25 over Wood Creek

Fair

Laurel County, Kentucky · .60 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 909 · Structure no. 063B00050N

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,760
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-25 over Wood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-25 over Wood Creek in Laurel County, Kentucky. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 1,760 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,760 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long.

CarriesUS-25
CrossesWood Creek
Location.60 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 909
RouteU.S. Route 25
Coordinates37.22972, -84.20111
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,760 (2023)
Projected traffic1,760 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-25 over Wood Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-25 over Wood 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US-25 over Wood Creek carry?

About 1,760 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US-25 over Wood Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m).

Who owns US-25 over Wood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.