US Bridges

KY-63 over Fallen Timber Creek

FairPosted for load

Barren County, Kentucky · 4.5 MI S. of Cmbrl Pw O · Structure no. 005B00016N

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
217 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,984
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-63 over Fallen Timber Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-63 over Fallen Timber Creek in Barren County, Kentucky. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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. 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 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-63
CrossesFallen Timber Creek
Location4.5 MI S. of Cmbrl Pw O
RouteState Highway 63
CountyBarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.91833, -85.86778
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed14.3 mi (23 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-63 over Fallen Timber Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-63 over Fallen Timber 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 Fallen Timber Creek carry?

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

How long is KY-63 over Fallen Timber Creek?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-63 over Fallen Timber Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.