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KY-170 over Fleming Creek

Fair

Fleming County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI N of JCT Ky 1347 · Structure no. 035B00066N

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
311
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-170 over Fleming Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-170 over Fleming Creek in Fleming County, Kentucky. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 311 vehicles a day, projected to reach 311 by 2042. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-170
CrossesFleming Creek
Location1.5 MI N of JCT Ky 1347
RouteState Highway 170
CountyFleming County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.37889, -83.82889
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating72.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic311 (2022)
Projected traffic311 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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-170 over Fleming Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-170 over Fleming 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 2021.

How much traffic does KY-170 over Fleming Creek carry?

About 311 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-170 over Fleming Creek?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns KY-170 over Fleming Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.