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KY-220 over Otter Creek

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Hardin County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI East of JCT KY1600 · Structure no. 047B00062N

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,113
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-220 over Otter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-220 over Otter Creek in Hardin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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.

It carries about 4,113 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,113 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-220
CrossesOtter Creek
Location1.0 MI East of JCT KY1600
RouteState Highway 220
CountyHardin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.76028, -85.94861
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum 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 width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,113 (2021)
Projected traffic4,113 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-220 over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-220 over Otter Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does KY-220 over Otter Creek carry?

About 4,113 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-220 over Otter Creek?

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

Who owns KY-220 over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.