US Bridges

KY-635 over Fishing Creek

FairPosted for load

Pulaski County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI SE of JCT Ky 70 · Structure no. 100B00041N

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
258 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-635 over Fishing Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-635 over Fishing Creek in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2041. The structure is 258 ft (78.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-635
CrossesFishing Creek
Location1.5 MI SE of JCT Ky 70
RouteState Highway 635
CountyPulaski County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.21194, -84.71556
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length258 ft (78.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2021)
Projected traffic700 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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-635 over Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-635 over Fishing 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does KY-635 over Fishing Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is KY-635 over Fishing Creek?

The structure is 258 ft (78.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-635 over Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.