KY-56 over Br of Mock Roy Creek
PoorPosted for loadWebster County, Kentucky · .02 MI West of JCT US 41 · Structure no. 117B00095N
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,376
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-56 over Br of Mock Roy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-56 over Br of Mock Roy Creek in Webster County, Kentucky. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,376 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,376 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 22.4 mi (36 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-56 over Br of Mock Roy Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-56 over Br of Mock Roy 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does KY-56 over Br of Mock Roy Creek carry?
About 3,376 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is KY-56 over Br of Mock Roy Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns KY-56 over Br of Mock Roy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.