US Bridges

KY-56 over Delaware Creek

FairPosted for load

McLean County, Kentucky · 1.3 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 593 · Structure no. 075B00038N

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,203
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-56 over Delaware Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-56 over Delaware Creek in McLean County, Kentucky. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,203 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,203 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-56
CrossesDelaware Creek
Location1.3 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 593
RouteState Highway 56
CountyMcLean County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.63667, -87.37583
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,203 (2021)
Projected traffic1,203 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
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 KY-56 over Delaware Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-56 over Delaware 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does KY-56 over Delaware Creek carry?

About 1,203 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is KY-56 over Delaware Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-56 over Delaware Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.