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KY-116 over Unnamed Stream

GoodPosted for load

Fulton County, Kentucky · 1.96 MI SE JCT Ky 166 · Structure no. 038B00086N

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
353
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-116 over Unnamed Stream is a steel culvert carrying KY-116 over Unnamed Stream in Fulton County, Kentucky. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 353 vehicles a day, projected to reach 353 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-116
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location1.96 MI SE JCT Ky 166
RouteState Highway 116
CountyFulton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.50333, -89.08667
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic353 (2022)
Projected traffic353 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$29,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-116 over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-116 over Unnamed Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does KY-116 over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 353 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-116 over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns KY-116 over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.