US Bridges

KY-166 over Browder Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Kentucky · .60 MI West of JCT Ky 190 · Structure no. 038B00021N

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,099
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-166 over Browder Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-166 over Browder Creek in Fulton 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 1,099 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,099 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-166
CrossesBrowder Creek
Location.60 MI West of JCT Ky 190
RouteState Highway 166
CountyFulton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.51722, -88.93611
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,099 (2022)
Projected traffic1,099 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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-166 over Browder Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-166 over Browder 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does KY-166 over Browder Creek carry?

About 1,099 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is KY-166 over Browder Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-166 over Browder Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.