US Bridges

KY-164 over Br-Sinking Fk Creek

FairPosted for load

Christian County, Kentucky · 1.6 MI SW JCT Ky 272 · Structure no. 024B00159N

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,060
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-164 over Br-Sinking Fk Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-164 over Br-Sinking Fk Creek in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 1,060 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,060 by 2037. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-164
CrossesBr-Sinking Fk Creek
Location1.6 MI SW JCT Ky 272
RouteState Highway 164
CountyChristian County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.83889, -87.57972
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,060 (2017)
Projected traffic1,060 by 2037
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-164 over Br-Sinking Fk Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-164 over Br-Sinking Fk 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does KY-164 over Br-Sinking Fk Creek carry?

About 1,060 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is KY-164 over Br-Sinking Fk Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns KY-164 over Br-Sinking Fk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.