US Bridges

KY-165 over Tti Railroad

Fair

Fleming County, Kentucky · .25 MI E of E-Jct Ky 560 · Structure no. 035B00042N

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,547
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-165 over Tti Railroad is a concrete culvert carrying KY-165 over Tti Railroad in Fleming County, Kentucky. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 2,547 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,547 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKY-165
CrossesTti Railroad
Location.25 MI E of E-Jct Ky 560
RouteState Highway 165
Coordinates38.42667, -83.86
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
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,547 (2022)
Projected traffic2,547 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-165 over Tti Railroad built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-165 over Tti Railroad 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 2021.

How much traffic does KY-165 over Tti Railroad carry?

About 2,547 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is KY-165 over Tti Railroad?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m).

Who owns KY-165 over Tti Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.