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KY-160 over R Frk Troublesome Crk

FairPosted for load

Knott County, Kentucky · @ JCT of Ky 899 · Structure no. 060B00018N

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,613
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-160 over R Frk Troublesome Crk is a concrete culvert carrying KY-160 over R Frk Troublesome Crk in Knott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 7,613 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,613 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-160
CrossesR Frk Troublesome Crk
Location@ JCT of Ky 899
RouteState Highway 160
CountyKnott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.31556, -82.9475
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,613 (2021)
Projected traffic7,613 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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-160 over R Frk Troublesome Crk built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-160 over R Frk Troublesome Crk 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does KY-160 over R Frk Troublesome Crk carry?

About 7,613 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is KY-160 over R Frk Troublesome Crk?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns KY-160 over R Frk Troublesome Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.