US Bridges

KY-1602 over Indian Creek

Fair

Bath County, Kentucky · 2.4 MI NW of JCT Ky 111 · Structure no. 006B00046N

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
88
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1602 over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1602 over Indian Creek in Bath County, Kentucky. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 88 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1602
CrossesIndian Creek
Location2.4 MI NW of JCT Ky 111
RouteState Highway 1602
CountyBath County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.25056, -83.72778
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2022)
Projected traffic88 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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-1602 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1602 over Indian 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1602 over Indian Creek carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1602 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns KY-1602 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.