US Bridges

KY-169 over Br Off Hickman Creek

GoodPosted for load

Jessamine County, Kentucky · 2.5 MI S of US 27 Bus.Rte · Structure no. 057B00008N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,353
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-169 over Br Off Hickman Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-169 over Br Off Hickman Creek in Jessamine County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,353 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,353 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesKY-169
CrossesBr Off Hickman Creek
Location2.5 MI S of US 27 Bus.Rte
RouteState Highway 169
Coordinates37.88972, -84.53278
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,353 (2021)
Projected traffic5,353 by 2041
Trucks8%
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-169 over Br Off Hickman Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-169 over Br Off Hickman 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does KY-169 over Br Off Hickman Creek carry?

About 5,353 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is KY-169 over Br Off Hickman Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns KY-169 over Br Off Hickman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.