US Bridges

Ky 1016 over Silver Creek

Fair

Madison County, Kentucky · 1.2 MI N of JCT US 25 · Structure no. 076B00012N

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,350
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1016 over Silver Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Ky 1016 over Silver Creek in Madison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 9,350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,350 by 2041. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 1016
CrossesSilver Creek
Location1.2 MI N of JCT US 25
RouteState Highway 1016
CountyMadison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.58778, -84.26889
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,350 (2021)
Projected traffic9,350 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$382,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 1016 over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1016 over Silver 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 1016 over Silver Creek carry?

About 9,350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ky 1016 over Silver Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1016 over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.