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KY-206 over Trib. of Spruce Pine Crk

Good

Adair County, Kentucky · .1 MI of Casey Co. Line · Structure no. 001B00079N

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
791
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-206 over Trib. of Spruce Pine Crk is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying KY-206 over Trib. of Spruce Pine Crk in Adair County, Kentucky. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 791 vehicles a day, projected to reach 791 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-206
CrossesTrib. of Spruce Pine Crk
Location.1 MI of Casey Co. Line
RouteState Highway 206
CountyAdair County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.21, -85.05889
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 KY-206 over Trib. of Spruce Pine Crk built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

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

How much traffic does KY-206 over Trib. of Spruce Pine Crk carry?

About 791 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-206 over Trib. of Spruce Pine Crk?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns KY-206 over Trib. of Spruce Pine Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.