US Bridges

Ky 55 over Stone Quarry Creek

Good

Taylor County, Kentucky · .747 MI E of JCT Ky 210 · Structure no. 109B00066N

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
583 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,366
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 55 over Stone Quarry Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 55 over Stone Quarry Creek in Taylor County, Kentucky. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,366 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,366 by 2043. The structure is 583 ft (177.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesKy 55
CrossesStone Quarry Creek
Location.747 MI E of JCT Ky 210
RouteState Highway 55
Coordinates37.31333, -85.34278
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length583 ft (177.7 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,366 (2023)
Projected traffic4,366 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Stone Quarry Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 55 over Stone Quarry 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 55 over Stone Quarry Creek carry?

About 4,366 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Ky 55 over Stone Quarry Creek?

The structure is 583 ft (177.7 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 55 over Stone Quarry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.