US Bridges

US 25 over Silver Creek

Good

Madison County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI N JCT Ky 595-BYP · Structure no. 076B00110N

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,283
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 25 over Silver Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 25 over Silver Creek in Madison County, Kentucky. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 9,283 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,283 by 2041. The structure is 240 ft (73.3 m) long and 87 ft wide.

CarriesUS 25
CrossesSilver Creek
Location0.1 MI N JCT Ky 595-BYP
RouteU.S. Route 25
Coordinates37.60111, -84.28306
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating68.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length240 ft (73.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,283 (2021)
Projected traffic9,283 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 25 over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 25 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 US 25 over Silver Creek carry?

About 9,283 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 25 over Silver Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns US 25 over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.