US Bridges

KY-66 over Red Bird Creek

PoorPosted for load

Bell County, Kentucky · .05 MI W of JCT Ky 2011 · Structure no. 007B00055N

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
209
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-66 over Red Bird Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-66 over Red Bird Creek in Bell 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 209 by 2038. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-66
CrossesRed Bird Creek
Location.05 MI W of JCT Ky 2011
RouteState Highway 66
CountyBell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.93722, -83.53528
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating36.6 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2018)
Projected traffic209 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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-66 over Red Bird Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-66 over Red Bird Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does KY-66 over Red Bird Creek carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is KY-66 over Red Bird Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns KY-66 over Red Bird Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.