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KY-100 over West Bays Creek

Good

Allen County, Kentucky · .40 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 101 · Structure no. 002B00059N

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,245
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-100 over West Bays Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-100 over West Bays Creek in Allen County, Kentucky. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 9,245 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,245 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-100
CrossesWest Bays Creek
Location.40 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 101
RouteState Highway 100
CountyAllen County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.74806, -86.19611
Functional classRural Major 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,245 (2021)
Projected traffic9,245 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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-100 over West Bays Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-100 over West Bays Creek 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does KY-100 over West Bays Creek carry?

About 9,245 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is KY-100 over West Bays Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m).

Who owns KY-100 over West Bays Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.