US Bridges

Curtis Pike over Silver Creek

Poor

Madison County, Kentucky · 3.6 Mi.S of Ky. 876 · Structure no. 076C00064N

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
179 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
356
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Curtis Pike over Silver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Curtis Pike over Silver Creek in Madison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 356 vehicles a day, projected to reach 356 by 2041. The structure is 179 ft (54.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCurtis Pike
CrossesSilver Creek
Location3.6 Mi.S of Ky. 876
RouteCounty Highway 1251
CountyMadison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.69694, -84.38472
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length179 ft (54.7 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic356 (2021)
Projected traffic356 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$550,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Curtis Pike over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Curtis Pike over Silver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Curtis Pike over Silver Creek carry?

About 356 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Curtis Pike over Silver Creek?

The structure is 179 ft (54.7 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Curtis Pike over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.