US Bridges

Ky 48 over E. Fork of Simpson Creek

Good

Nelson County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI W of JCT US 62 · Structure no. 090B00125N

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,685
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 48 over E. Fork of Simpson Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ky 48 over E. Fork of Simpson Creek in Nelson 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 3,685 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,685 by 2041. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 48
CrossesE. Fork of Simpson Creek
Location0.1 MI W of JCT US 62
RouteState Highway 48
CountyNelson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.91194, -85.31833
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,685 (2021)
Projected traffic3,685 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 48 over E. Fork of Simpson Creek built?

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

What condition is Ky 48 over E. Fork of Simpson 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 48 over E. Fork of Simpson Creek carry?

About 3,685 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Ky 48 over E. Fork of Simpson Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 48 over E. Fork of Simpson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.