US Bridges

KY-182 over Tygarts Creek

FairPosted for load

Carter County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 209 · Structure no. 022B00046N

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
212 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-182 over Tygarts Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-182 over Tygarts Creek in Carter County, Kentucky. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 1,050 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,050 by 2043. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-182
CrossesTygarts Creek
Location1.5 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 209
RouteState Highway 182
CountyCarter County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.3675, -83.10917
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2023)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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-182 over Tygarts Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-182 over Tygarts 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does KY-182 over Tygarts Creek carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-182 over Tygarts Creek?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns KY-182 over Tygarts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.