US Bridges

KY-169 over Jessamine Creek

Good

Jessamine County, Kentucky · .60 MI S of JCT US 68 · Structure no. 057B00011N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,513
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-169 over Jessamine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-169 over Jessamine 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.

It carries about 10,513 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,513 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-169
CrossesJessamine Creek
Location.60 MI S of JCT US 68
RouteState Highway 169
CountyJessamine County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.91889, -84.60194
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
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 traffic10,513 (2023)
Projected traffic10,513 by 2043
Trucks6%
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 Jessamine Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-169 over Jessamine 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 Jessamine Creek carry?

About 10,513 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is KY-169 over Jessamine 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 Jessamine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.