US Bridges

KY-2160 over Snake Creek

FairPosted for load

Allen County, Kentucky · 2 MI N of CR 5152 · Structure no. 002B00046N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
422
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2160 over Snake Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-2160 over Snake Creek in Allen County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 422 vehicles a day, projected to reach 422 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2160
CrossesSnake Creek
Location2 MI N of CR 5152
RouteState Highway 2160
CountyAllen County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.67944, -86.21333
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic422 (2021)
Projected traffic422 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$210,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-2160 over Snake Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2160 over Snake 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does KY-2160 over Snake Creek carry?

About 422 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-2160 over Snake Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2160 over Snake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.