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KY-201 over Hood Creek

FairPosted for load

Johnson County, Kentucky · .70 MI N of JCT Ky 1092 · Structure no. 058B00015N

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
986
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-201 over Hood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-201 over Hood Creek in Johnson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 986 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 986 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-201
CrossesHood Creek
Location.70 MI N of JCT Ky 1092
RouteState Highway 201
CountyJohnson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.92056, -82.83028
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 inspectionOctober 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic986 (2020)
Projected traffic986 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-201 over Hood Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-201 over Hood 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does KY-201 over Hood Creek carry?

About 986 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is KY-201 over Hood Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns KY-201 over Hood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.