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KY-206 over Riffe Creek

FairPosted for load

Casey County, Kentucky · 1.3 MI N.E. of Adair Cl · Structure no. 023B00023N

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
695
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-206 over Riffe Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-206 over Riffe Creek in Casey County, Kentucky. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 695 vehicles a day, projected to reach 695 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-206
CrossesRiffe Creek
Location1.3 MI N.E. of Adair Cl
RouteState Highway 206
CountyCasey County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.22333, -85.03778
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic695 (2023)
Projected traffic695 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$110,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-206 over Riffe Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-206 over Riffe 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does KY-206 over Riffe Creek carry?

About 695 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-206 over Riffe Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns KY-206 over Riffe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.