US Bridges

KY-122 over Clear Creek

Fair

Floyd County, Kentucky · 0.01 MI W of JCT Ky 979 · Structure no. 036B00007N

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,092
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-122 over Clear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-122 over Clear Creek in Floyd 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 2,092 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,092 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-122
CrossesClear Creek
Location0.01 MI W of JCT Ky 979
RouteState Highway 122
CountyFloyd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.38861, -82.73056
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,092 (2021)
Projected traffic2,092 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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-122 over Clear Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-122 over Clear 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does KY-122 over Clear Creek carry?

About 2,092 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is KY-122 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns KY-122 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.