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KY-188 over Yellow Creek

Good

Bell County, Kentucky · .30 MI West of JCT Ky 988 · Structure no. 007B00103N

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
764
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-188 over Yellow Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-188 over Yellow Creek in Bell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 764 vehicles a day, projected to reach 764 by 2042. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-188
CrossesYellow Creek
Location.30 MI West of JCT Ky 988
RouteState Highway 188
CountyBell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.65583, -83.66306
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic764 (2022)
Projected traffic764 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-188 over Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-188 over Yellow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2022.

How much traffic does KY-188 over Yellow Creek carry?

About 764 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-188 over Yellow Creek?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns KY-188 over Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.