US Bridges

Ky 2168 over Spears Creek

Good

Boyle County, Kentucky · 0.4 MI E JCT Ky 33 · Structure no. 011B00061N

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
261 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,919
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 2168 over Spears Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 2168 over Spears Creek in Boyle 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.

It carries about 5,919 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,919 by 2042. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 2168
CrossesSpears Creek
Location0.4 MI E JCT Ky 33
RouteState Highway 2168
CountyBoyle County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.67472, -84.7575
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,919 (2022)
Projected traffic5,919 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 2168 over Spears Creek built?

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

What condition is Ky 2168 over Spears 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 2168 over Spears Creek carry?

About 5,919 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ky 2168 over Spears Creek?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 2168 over Spears Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.