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KY-57 over Cassidy Creek

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Nicholas County, Kentucky · .12 Mi. - JCT Ky 32 · Structure no. 091B00057N

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
163
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-57 over Cassidy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-57 over Cassidy Creek in Nicholas County, Kentucky. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 163 vehicles a day, projected to reach 163 by 2043. The structure is 105 ft (32.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-57
CrossesCassidy Creek
Location.12 Mi. - JCT Ky 32
RouteState Highway 57
CountyNicholas County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.35278, -83.94583
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length105 ft (32.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic163 (2023)
Projected traffic163 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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-57 over Cassidy Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-57 over Cassidy 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does KY-57 over Cassidy Creek carry?

About 163 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-57 over Cassidy Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-57 over Cassidy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.