US Bridges

KY-965 over Little Slate Creek

Fair

Bath County, Kentucky · .1 MI NE of Montgomery Cl · Structure no. 006B00036N

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
436
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-965 over Little Slate Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-965 over Little Slate Creek in Bath County, Kentucky. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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.

It carries about 436 vehicles a day, projected to reach 436 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-965
CrossesLittle Slate Creek
Location.1 MI NE of Montgomery Cl
RouteState Highway 965
CountyBath County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.01611, -83.76806
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic436 (2023)
Projected traffic436 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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-965 over Little Slate Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-965 over Little Slate 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does KY-965 over Little Slate Creek carry?

About 436 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-965 over Little Slate Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns KY-965 over Little Slate Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.