US Bridges

KY-33 over Clear Creek

Fair

Woodford County, Kentucky · 1.3 MI N-Ky 1267 @troy · Structure no. 120B00005N

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
259 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
677
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-33 over Clear Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-33 over Clear Creek in Woodford County, Kentucky. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 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 677 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 677 by 2042. The structure is 259 ft (78.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-33
CrossesClear Creek
Location1.3 MI N-Ky 1267 @troy
RouteState Highway 33
CountyWoodford County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.92694, -84.70361
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length259 ft (78.8 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic677 (2022)
Projected traffic677 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-33 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-33 over Clear 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 2022.

How much traffic does KY-33 over Clear Creek carry?

About 677 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is KY-33 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 259 ft (78.8 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns KY-33 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.