Ky 6 over Corn Creek
GoodWhitley County, Kentucky · Whitley-Knox Co. Line · Structure no. 118B00121N
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,239
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ky 6 over Corn Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 6 over Corn Creek in Whitley County, Kentucky. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,239 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,239 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ky 6 over Corn Creek built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ky 6 over Corn 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 2023.
How much traffic does Ky 6 over Corn Creek carry?
About 1,239 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ky 6 over Corn Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Ky 6 over Corn Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.