US Bridges

KY-61 over Wilson Creek

Fair

Nelson County, Kentucky · On Bullitt - Nelson Cl · Structure no. 090B00062N

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,120
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-61 over Wilson Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-61 over Wilson Creek in Nelson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 4,120 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,120 by 2041. The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-61
CrossesWilson Creek
LocationOn Bullitt - Nelson Cl
RouteState Highway 61
CountyNelson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.81444, -85.69417
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.1 US tons
Inventory rating55.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length205 ft (62.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,120 (2021)
Projected traffic4,120 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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-61 over Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-61 over Wilson 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does KY-61 over Wilson Creek carry?

About 4,120 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is KY-61 over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns KY-61 over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.