Ky 55 NB over Clear Creek
GoodShelby County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI N of JCT Ky 53 · Structure no. 106B00103R
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 270 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,046
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ky 55 NB over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 55 NB over Clear Creek in Shelby County, Kentucky. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 5,046 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,046 by 2041. The structure is 270 ft (82.4 m) long and 45 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ky 55 NB over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ky 55 NB over Clear 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 August 2021.
How much traffic does Ky 55 NB over Clear Creek carry?
About 5,046 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Ky 55 NB over Clear Creek?
The structure is 270 ft (82.4 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Ky 55 NB over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.