US Bridges

Clear Creek RD over Clear Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI E of Ky 55 · Structure no. 106C00059N

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
106
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clear Creek RD over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Clear Creek RD over Clear Creek in Shelby County, Kentucky. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 106 vehicles a day, projected to reach 146 by 2034. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesClear Creek RD
CrossesClear Creek
Location1.5 MI E of Ky 55
RouteCounty Highway 1003
CountyShelby County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.26833, -85.1775
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106 (2014)
Projected traffic146 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Clear Creek RD over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clear Creek 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 2022.

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

About 106 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Clear Creek RD over Clear Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Clear Creek RD over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.