US Bridges

KY-201 over Toms Creek

Good

Johnson County, Kentucky · At JCT KY-201 & KY-1559 · Structure no. 058B00017N

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,795
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-201 over Toms Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-201 over Toms 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 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 1,795 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,795 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesKY-201
CrossesToms Creek
LocationAt JCT KY-201 & KY-1559
RouteState Highway 201
Coordinates37.88111, -82.83944
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,795 (2022)
Projected traffic1,795 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Toms Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-201 over Toms 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 October 2022.

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

About 1,795 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is KY-201 over Toms Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns KY-201 over Toms Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.