US Bridges

KY-100 over Indian Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Kentucky · 1.8 MI West of JCT Ky 678 · Structure no. 086B00021N

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
105 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,094
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-100 over Indian Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-100 over Indian Creek in Monroe County, Kentucky. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 1,094 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,094 by 2042. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesKY-100
CrossesIndian Creek
Location1.8 MI West of JCT Ky 678
RouteState Highway 100
CountyMonroe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.71333, -85.91222
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMay 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 rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,094 (2022)
Projected traffic1,094 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$286,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-100 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-100 over Indian 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does KY-100 over Indian Creek carry?

About 1,094 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is KY-100 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-100 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.