US Bridges

KY-86 over Fork of Dry Valley Creek

Fair

Breckinridge County, Kentucky · .05 MI W of N-Jct Ky 261 · Structure no. 014B00048N

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
123
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-86 over Fork of Dry Valley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-86 over Fork of Dry Valley Creek in Breckinridge County, Kentucky. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 6 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 123 vehicles a day, projected to reach 123 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-86
CrossesFork of Dry Valley Creek
Location.05 MI W of N-Jct Ky 261
RouteState Highway 86
CountyBreckinridge County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.90528, -86.4025
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating104.1 US tons
Inventory rating62.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123 (2022)
Projected traffic123 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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-86 over Fork of Dry Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-86 over Fork of Dry Valley 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 September 2024.

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

About 123 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-86 over Fork of Dry Valley Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns KY-86 over Fork of Dry Valley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.