US Bridges

KY-56 over Br of Anderson Creek

Poor

Union County, Kentucky · .40 MI West of Webster Cl · Structure no. 113B00023N

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,218
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-56 over Br of Anderson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-56 over Br of Anderson Creek in Union County, Kentucky. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,218 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,218 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-56
CrossesBr of Anderson Creek
Location.40 MI West of Webster Cl
RouteState Highway 56
CountyUnion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.61083, -87.77611
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,218 (2022)
Projected traffic1,218 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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-56 over Br of Anderson Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-56 over Br of Anderson Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does KY-56 over Br of Anderson Creek carry?

About 1,218 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-56 over Br of Anderson Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-56 over Br of Anderson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.