US Bridges

KY-190 over Clear Creek

Fair

Bell County, Kentucky · 6.2 MI NE of JCT Ky 1595 · Structure no. 007B00032N

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
645
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-190 over Clear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-190 over Clear Creek in Bell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 645 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 645 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-190
CrossesClear Creek
Location6.2 MI NE of JCT Ky 1595
RouteState Highway 190
CountyBell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.67444, -83.85667
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic645 (2021)
Projected traffic645 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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-190 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-190 over Clear 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does KY-190 over Clear Creek carry?

About 645 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is KY-190 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m).

Who owns KY-190 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.