US Bridges

Ky 76 over Cooper Creek

Good

Russell County, Kentucky · .418 Mi. Se. of JCT Ky 80 · Structure no. 104B00037N

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
684
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 76 over Cooper Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ky 76 over Cooper Creek in Russell County, Kentucky. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 684 vehicles a day, projected to reach 684 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 76
CrossesCooper Creek
Location.418 Mi. Se. of JCT Ky 80
RouteState Highway 76
CountyRussell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.08194, -84.99917
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic684 (2021)
Projected traffic684 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 76 over Cooper Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 76 over Cooper 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does Ky 76 over Cooper Creek carry?

About 684 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Ky 76 over Cooper Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 76 over Cooper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.