US Bridges

KY-56 over Anderson Creek

Fair

Union County, Kentucky · 0.75 MI E of JCT Ky 983 · Structure no. 113B00096N

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,218
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-56 over Anderson Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-56 over Anderson Creek in Union County, Kentucky. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,218 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,218 by 2042. The structure is 126 ft (38.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-56
CrossesAnderson Creek
Location0.75 MI E of JCT Ky 983
RouteState Highway 56
CountyUnion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.61806, -87.80556
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length126 ft (38.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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-56 over Anderson Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-56 over Anderson 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 January 2024.

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

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

How long is KY-56 over Anderson Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns KY-56 over Anderson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.