US Bridges

KY-86 over Dry Valley Creek

Good

Breckinridge County, Kentucky · .1 MI S of N-Jct Ky 261 · Structure no. 014B00041N

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-86 over Dry Valley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-86 over Dry Valley Creek in Breckinridge County, Kentucky. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 160 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long.

CarriesKY-86
CrossesDry Valley Creek
Location.1 MI S of N-Jct Ky 261
RouteState Highway 86
Coordinates37.90361, -86.4025
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2023)
Projected traffic160 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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-86 over Dry Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-86 over Dry Valley 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does KY-86 over Dry Valley Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-86 over Dry Valley Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns KY-86 over Dry Valley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.