US-79 over Spring Creek
GoodTodd County, Kentucky · 0.3 M N of JCT KY-346 · Structure no. 110B00048N
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,316
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-79 over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US-79 over Spring Creek in Todd County, Kentucky. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,316 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,316 by 2041. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-79 over Spring Creek built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-79 over Spring 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 US-79 over Spring Creek carry?
About 4,316 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is US-79 over Spring Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US-79 over Spring Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.