US Bridges

KY-76 over Robinson Creek

Good

Taylor County, Kentucky · .10 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 70 · Structure no. 109B00012N

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
280 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,985
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-76 over Robinson Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-76 over Robinson Creek in Taylor County, Kentucky. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 1,985 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,985 by 2041. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-76
CrossesRobinson Creek
Location.10 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 70
RouteState Highway 76
CountyTaylor County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.32306, -85.27917
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,985 (2021)
Projected traffic1,985 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 KY-76 over Robinson Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-76 over Robinson 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does KY-76 over Robinson Creek carry?

About 1,985 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is KY-76 over Robinson Creek?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns KY-76 over Robinson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.