US Bridges

Ky 168 over Keys Creek

GoodPosted for load

Boyd County, Kentucky · 2.64 MI NW of JCT US 23 · Structure no. 010B00078N

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,675
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 168 over Keys Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ky 168 over Keys Creek in Boyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,675 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,675 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesKy 168
CrossesKeys Creek
Location2.64 MI NW of JCT US 23
RouteState Highway 168
Coordinates38.43639, -82.62778
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,675 (2022)
Projected traffic1,675 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 168 over Keys Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 168 over Keys 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 168 over Keys Creek carry?

About 1,675 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ky 168 over Keys Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 168 over Keys Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.