US Bridges

KY-205 over Frozen Creek

FairPosted for load

Breathitt County, Kentucky · .1 MI S of JCT Ky 541 · Structure no. 013B00045N

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
454 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
790
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-205 over Frozen Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-205 over Frozen Creek in Breathitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 790 vehicles a day, projected to reach 790 by 2038. The structure is 454 ft (138.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-205
CrossesFrozen Creek
Location.1 MI S of JCT Ky 541
RouteState Highway 205
CountyBreathitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.60389, -83.42444
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.4 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length454 ft (138.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic790 (2018)
Projected traffic790 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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-205 over Frozen Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-205 over Frozen 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does KY-205 over Frozen Creek carry?

About 790 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is KY-205 over Frozen Creek?

The structure is 454 ft (138.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns KY-205 over Frozen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.