US Bridges

KY-33 over East Fork Clear Creek

Fair

Woodford County, Kentucky · 1 MI S of Ky 1267 @troy · Structure no. 120B00006N

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-33 over East Fork Clear Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-33 over East Fork Clear Creek in Woodford County, Kentucky. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 440 vehicles a day, projected to reach 440 by 2041. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-33
CrossesEast Fork Clear Creek
Location1 MI S of Ky 1267 @troy
RouteState Highway 33
CountyWoodford County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.9, -84.70444
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating66.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2021)
Projected traffic440 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 East Fork Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-33 over East Fork 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 East Fork Clear Creek carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-33 over East Fork Clear Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-33 over East Fork Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.