Ky 55X over Rjc RR & Mulberry Creek
FairShelby County, Kentucky · 0.2 MI S of Ky 43 · Structure no. 106B00087N
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 309 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,275
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ky 55X over Rjc RR & Mulberry Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 55X over Rjc RR & Mulberry Creek in Shelby County, Kentucky. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 12,275 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,275 by 2041. The structure is 309 ft (94.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ky 55X over Rjc RR & Mulberry Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ky 55X over Rjc RR & Mulberry 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 August 2021.
How much traffic does Ky 55X over Rjc RR & Mulberry Creek carry?
About 12,275 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Ky 55X over Rjc RR & Mulberry Creek?
The structure is 309 ft (94.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Ky 55X over Rjc RR & Mulberry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.