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KY-2171 over Trib- Flat Creek

Fair

Hopkins County, Kentucky · .1 MI E JCT Pennyrile · Structure no. 054B00213N

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,261
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2171 over Trib- Flat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-2171 over Trib- Flat Creek in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 2,261 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,261 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 142 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2171
CrossesTrib- Flat Creek
Location.1 MI E JCT Pennyrile
RouteState Highway 2171
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.29444, -87.45694
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating84.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width142 ft (43.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,261 (2021)
Projected traffic2,261 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-2171 over Trib- Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2171 over Trib- Flat 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does KY-2171 over Trib- Flat Creek carry?

About 2,261 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is KY-2171 over Trib- Flat Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 142 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2171 over Trib- Flat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.