US Bridges

Ky 55 over Bullskin Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Kentucky · 1.7 MI N of Ky 148 · Structure no. 106B00113N

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
257 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,520
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 55 over Bullskin Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ky 55 over Bullskin Creek in Shelby County, Kentucky. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 6,520 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,520 by 2043. The structure is 257 ft (78.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 55
CrossesBullskin Creek
Location1.7 MI N of Ky 148
RouteState Highway 55
CountyShelby County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.16694, -85.29972
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length257 ft (78.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,520 (2023)
Projected traffic6,520 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 55 over Bullskin Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 55 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 2021.

How much traffic does Ky 55 over Bullskin Creek carry?

About 6,520 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ky 55 over Bullskin Creek?

The structure is 257 ft (78.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 55 over Bullskin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.