KY-266 over Br of Highland Creek
PoorHenderson County, Kentucky · 1.2 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 136 · Structure no. 051B00084N
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 191
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-266 over Br of Highland Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-266 over Br of Highland Creek in Henderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 191 vehicles a day, projected to reach 191 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-266 over Br of Highland Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-266 over Br of Highland Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does KY-266 over Br of Highland Creek carry?
About 191 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is KY-266 over Br of Highland Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns KY-266 over Br of Highland Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.