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KY-63 over Boyds Creek

FairPosted for load

Barren County, Kentucky · 5.56 MI N.Ky 1324 · Structure no. 005B00014N

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,984
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-63 over Boyds Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-63 over Boyds Creek in Barren County, Kentucky. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 91 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 1,984 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,984 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-63
CrossesBoyds Creek
Location5.56 MI N.Ky 1324
RouteState Highway 63
CountyBarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.95333, -85.88444
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,984 (2021)
Projected traffic1,984 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$233,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-63 over Boyds Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is KY-63 over Boyds 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does KY-63 over Boyds Creek carry?

About 1,984 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is KY-63 over Boyds Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-63 over Boyds Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.