US Bridges

Ky 53 over Bullskin Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Kentucky · 0.8 MI N of Ky 362 · Structure no. 106B00077N

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,382
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 53 over Bullskin Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 53 over Bullskin Creek in Shelby County, Kentucky. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,382 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,382 by 2039. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 53
CrossesBullskin Creek
Location0.8 MI N of Ky 362
RouteState Highway 53
CountyShelby County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.30306, -85.26472
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,382 (2019)
Projected traffic3,382 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 53 over Bullskin Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 53 over Bullskin 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 53 over Bullskin Creek carry?

About 3,382 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ky 53 over Bullskin Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 53 over Bullskin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.