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KY-201 over Hood Creek

FairPosted for load

Johnson County, Kentucky · 2.2 MI N of JCT Ky 1092 · Structure no. 058B00016N

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
682
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 682 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 682 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-201
CrossesHood Creek
Location2.2 MI N of JCT Ky 1092
RouteState Highway 201
CountyJohnson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.93917, -82.83306
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic682 (2020)
Projected traffic682 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 682 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is KY-201 over Hood Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns KY-201 over Hood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.