KY-198 over Knob Lick CR @ Yosemite
PoorCasey County, Kentucky · .10 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 70 · Structure no. 023B00015N
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,408
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-198 over Knob Lick CR @ Yosemite is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-198 over Knob Lick CR @ Yosemite in Casey County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,408 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,408 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-198 over Knob Lick CR @ Yosemite built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-198 over Knob Lick CR @ Yosemite in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does KY-198 over Knob Lick CR @ Yosemite carry?
About 1,408 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is KY-198 over Knob Lick CR @ Yosemite?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns KY-198 over Knob Lick CR @ Yosemite?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.