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KY-190 over Clear Creek

Fair

Bell County, Kentucky · 2.5 MI NW JCT Ky 1491 · Structure no. 007B00115N

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
177
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-190 over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-190 over Clear Creek in Bell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 177 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2042. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-190
CrossesClear Creek
Location2.5 MI NW JCT Ky 1491
RouteState Highway 190
CountyBell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.72833, -83.74083
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating102.6 US tons
Inventory rating61.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic177 (2022)
Projected traffic177 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-190 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 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 May 2022.

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

About 177 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is KY-190 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-190 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.