US Bridges

KY-87 over Indian Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Kentucky · .90 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 678 · Structure no. 086B00024N

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
618
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-87 over Indian Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-87 over Indian Creek in Monroe County, Kentucky. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 6 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 618 vehicles a day, projected to reach 618 by 2038. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-87
CrossesIndian Creek
Location.90 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 678
RouteState Highway 87
CountyMonroe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.69444, -85.95639
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic618 (2018)
Projected traffic618 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-87 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-87 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-87 over Indian Creek carry?

About 618 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is KY-87 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns KY-87 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.