US Bridges

KY-972 over Snipe Creek

Fair

Calloway County, Kentucky · 1.4 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 732 · Structure no. 018B00097N

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
191
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-972 over Snipe Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-972 over Snipe Creek in Calloway County, Kentucky. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 191 vehicles a day, projected to reach 191 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-972
CrossesSnipe Creek
Location1.4 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 732
RouteState Highway 972
CountyCalloway County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.67861, -88.10444
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic191 (2021)
Projected traffic191 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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-972 over Snipe Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-972 over Snipe 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 2021.

How much traffic does KY-972 over Snipe Creek carry?

About 191 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-972 over Snipe Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns KY-972 over Snipe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.