US Bridges

KY-206 over Spruce Pine Creek

Fair

Adair County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI West of Casey Cl · Structure no. 001B00009N

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
791
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-206 over Spruce Pine Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-206 over Spruce Pine Creek in Adair County, Kentucky. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 791 vehicles a day, projected to reach 791 by 2041. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-206
CrossesSpruce Pine Creek
Location1.0 MI West of Casey Cl
RouteState Highway 206
CountyAdair County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.21083, -85.07139
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic791 (2021)
Projected traffic791 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$259,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-206 over Spruce Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-206 over Spruce Pine 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does KY-206 over Spruce Pine Creek carry?

About 791 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-206 over Spruce Pine Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns KY-206 over Spruce Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.