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KY-169 over Marble Creek

FairPosted for load

Jessamine County, Kentucky · .8 MI N of JCT Ky 1974 · Structure no. 057B00010N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-169 over Marble Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-169 over Marble 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-169
CrossesMarble Creek
Location.8 MI N of JCT Ky 1974
RouteState Highway 169
CountyJessamine County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.87417, -84.45444
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2022)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2042
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 Marble Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-169 over Marble 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does KY-169 over Marble Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is KY-169 over Marble Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m).

Who owns KY-169 over Marble Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.