US Bridges

KY-20 over Taylor Creek

Fair

Boone County, Kentucky · 3.5 MI West of JCT Ky 338 · Structure no. 008B00020N

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,326
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-20 over Taylor Creek is a steel culvert carrying KY-20 over Taylor Creek in Boone 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 5 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 1,326 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,326 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-20
CrossesTaylor Creek
Location3.5 MI West of JCT Ky 338
RouteState Highway 20
CountyBoone County
StateKentucky
Coordinates39.06389, -84.85417
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,326 (2023)
Projected traffic1,326 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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-20 over Taylor Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-20 over Taylor 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does KY-20 over Taylor Creek carry?

About 1,326 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is KY-20 over Taylor Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns KY-20 over Taylor Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.