US Bridges

KY-986 over Tygarts Creek

FairPosted for load

Carter County, Kentucky · .10 MI Sou. of JCT US 60 · Structure no. 022B00127N

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
994
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-986 over Tygarts Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-986 over Tygarts Creek in Carter County, Kentucky. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 994 vehicles a day, projected to reach 994 by 2043. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-986
CrossesTygarts Creek
Location.10 MI Sou. of JCT US 60
RouteState Highway 986
CountyCarter County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.29944, -83.17389
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic994 (2023)
Projected traffic994 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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-986 over Tygarts Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-986 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-986 over Tygarts Creek carry?

About 994 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-986 over Tygarts Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-986 over Tygarts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.