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KY-185 over Big Reedy Creek

Fair

Grayson County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI Nor. of Edmonson C · Structure no. 043B00021N

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
777
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-185 over Big Reedy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-185 over Big Reedy Creek in Grayson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 777 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 777 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-185
CrossesBig Reedy Creek
Location1.0 MI Nor. of Edmonson C
RouteState Highway 185
CountyGrayson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.3375, -86.43722
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic777 (2022)
Projected traffic777 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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-185 over Big Reedy Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-185 over Big Reedy 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-185 over Big Reedy Creek carry?

About 777 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is KY-185 over Big Reedy Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns KY-185 over Big Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.