Ky 55 over Clear Creek
FairShelby County, Kentucky · 0.9 MI N of Ky 55X · Structure no. 106B00090N
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 165 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,163
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ky 55 over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 55 over Clear Creek in Shelby County, Kentucky. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7,163 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,163 by 2041. The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 55 over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ky 55 over Clear 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 55 over Clear Creek carry?
About 7,163 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Ky 55 over Clear Creek?
The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Ky 55 over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.