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KY-2063 over Hayes Creek @ Upchurch

Fair

Clinton County, Kentucky · 1 MI E of JCT Ky 558 · Structure no. 027B00003N

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
518
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2063 over Hayes Creek @ Upchurch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-2063 over Hayes Creek @ Upchurch in Clinton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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.

It carries about 518 vehicles a day, projected to reach 518 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2063
CrossesHayes Creek @ Upchurch
Location1 MI E of JCT Ky 558
RouteState Highway 2063
CountyClinton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.74556, -85.11083
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating104.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic518 (2023)
Projected traffic518 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-2063 over Hayes Creek @ Upchurch built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2063 over Hayes Creek @ Upchurch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does KY-2063 over Hayes Creek @ Upchurch carry?

About 518 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-2063 over Hayes Creek @ Upchurch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns KY-2063 over Hayes Creek @ Upchurch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.