US Bridges

Savoy Road over Clear Creek

Good

Whitley County, Kentucky · 1.2 MI E of JCT US 25W · Structure no. 118C00055N

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
273 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
713
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Savoy Road over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Savoy Road over Clear Creek in Whitley County, Kentucky. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 713 vehicles a day, projected to reach 713 by 2042. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSavoy Road
CrossesClear Creek
Location1.2 MI E of JCT US 25W
RouteCounty Highway 1302
Coordinates36.72611, -84.14222
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic713 (2022)
Projected traffic713 by 2042
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Savoy Road over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Savoy Road over Clear 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Savoy Road over Clear Creek carry?

About 713 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Savoy Road over Clear Creek?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Savoy Road over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.