US Bridges

KY-76 over Wilson Creek

Fair

Taylor County, Kentucky · 3 MI S of JCT Ky 1752 · Structure no. 109B00013N

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,091
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-76 over Wilson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-76 over Wilson 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 1,091 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,091 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-76
CrossesWilson Creek
Location3 MI S of JCT Ky 1752
RouteState Highway 76
CountyTaylor County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.28333, -85.24444
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.1 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,091 (2023)
Projected traffic1,091 by 2043
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 Wilson Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-76 over Wilson 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 March 2023.

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

About 1,091 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is KY-76 over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns KY-76 over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.