US Bridges

KY-876 over Silver Creek

Good

Madison County, Kentucky · 4.8 MI West of Jct. I-75 · Structure no. 076B00101N

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,007
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-876 over Silver Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-876 over Silver Creek in Madison County, Kentucky. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,007 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,007 by 2042. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-876
CrossesSilver Creek
Location4.8 MI West of Jct. I-75
RouteState Highway 876
CountyMadison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.71, -84.39694
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,007 (2022)
Projected traffic1,007 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$150,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-876 over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-876 over Silver 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does KY-876 over Silver Creek carry?

About 1,007 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-876 over Silver Creek?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns KY-876 over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.