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KY-2160 over Tributary of Trammel for

Fair

Allen County, Kentucky · 1.9 MI N of JCT CR 5152 · Structure no. 002B00047N

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

About this bridge

KY-2160 over Tributary of Trammel for is a concrete culvert carrying KY-2160 over Tributary of Trammel for 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 5 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 422 vehicles a day, projected to reach 422 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2160
CrossesTributary of Trammel for
Location1.9 MI N of JCT CR 5152
RouteState Highway 2160
CountyAllen County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.67861, -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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 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 closed6.8 mi (11 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-2160 over Tributary of Trammel for built?

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

What condition is KY-2160 over Tributary of Trammel for 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 Tributary of Trammel for carry?

About 422 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-2160 over Tributary of Trammel for?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2160 over Tributary of Trammel for?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.