US Bridges

Burks Branch RD over Clear Creek

FairPosted for load

Shelby County, Kentucky · 0.8 MI S of Ky 55 · Structure no. 106C00033N

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
234
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burks Branch RD over Clear Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Burks Branch RD over Clear Creek in Shelby County, Kentucky. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 234 vehicles a day, projected to reach 322 by 2034. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBurks Branch RD
CrossesClear Creek
Location0.8 MI S of Ky 55
RouteCity Street 1266
CountyShelby County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.23056, -85.22611
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic234 (2014)
Projected traffic322 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Burks Branch RD over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burks Branch RD 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Burks Branch RD over Clear Creek carry?

About 234 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Burks Branch RD over Clear Creek?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Burks Branch RD over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.