US Bridges

Ky 2021 over Big Willard Creek

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Perry County, Kentucky · 2.4 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 451 · Structure no. 097B00135N

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
303
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 2021 over Big Willard Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ky 2021 over Big Willard Creek in Perry County, Kentucky. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 303 vehicles a day, projected to reach 303 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKy 2021
CrossesBig Willard Creek
Location2.4 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 451
RouteState Highway 2021
CountyPerry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.25083, -83.30833
Functional classRural Local

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic303 (2022)
Projected traffic303 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 2021 over Big Willard Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 2021 over Big Willard 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Ky 2021 over Big Willard Creek carry?

About 303 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ky 2021 over Big Willard Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 2021 over Big Willard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.