US Bridges

Ky 956 over Silver Creek

Good

Madison County, Kentucky · 1.1MI N of Ky 1016 · Structure no. 076B00127N

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
542 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,791
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 956 over Silver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 956 over Silver Creek in Madison County, Kentucky. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 5,791 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,791 by 2044. The structure is 542 ft (165.2 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 956
CrossesSilver Creek
Location1.1MI N of Ky 1016
RouteState Highway 956
CountyMadison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.59889, -84.27778
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length542 ft (165.2 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,791 (2024)
Projected traffic5,791 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 956 over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 956 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 956 over Silver Creek carry?

About 5,791 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Ky 956 over Silver Creek?

The structure is 542 ft (165.2 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 956 over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.