US Bridges

KY-160 over Looney Creek

Fair

Harlan County, Kentucky · 2.5 Mi. SE JCT US 119 · Structure no. 048B00176N

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
331 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,692
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-160 over Looney Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-160 over Looney Creek in Harlan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 1,692 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,692 by 2041. The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-160
CrossesLooney Creek
Location2.5 Mi. SE JCT US 119
RouteState Highway 160
CountyHarlan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.965, -82.94889
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length331 ft (100.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,692 (2021)
Projected traffic1,692 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 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-160 over Looney Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-160 over Looney 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does KY-160 over Looney Creek carry?

About 1,692 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is KY-160 over Looney Creek?

The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns KY-160 over Looney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.