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KY-56 over Mock Roy Creek

FairPosted for load

Webster County, Kentucky · .60 MI West of JCT Ky 132 · Structure no. 117B00011N

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,439
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-56 over Mock Roy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-56 over Mock Roy Creek in Webster County, Kentucky. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,439 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,439 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-56
CrossesMock Roy Creek
Location.60 MI West of JCT Ky 132
RouteState Highway 56
CountyWebster County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.61111, -87.54194
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,439 (2022)
Projected traffic1,439 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Mock Roy Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-56 over Mock Roy 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does KY-56 over Mock Roy Creek carry?

About 1,439 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is KY-56 over Mock Roy Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-56 over Mock Roy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.