Silver Creek RD over Silver Creek
PoorPosted for loadLee County, Kentucky · .05 MI N JCT Carlisle · Structure no. 065C00024N
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2006 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Silver Creek RD over Silver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Silver Creek RD over Silver Creek in Lee County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2026. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Silver Creek RD over Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Silver Creek RD over Silver Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Silver Creek RD over Silver Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is Silver Creek RD over Silver Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Silver Creek RD over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.