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KY-160 over Lt Fk Troublesome Creek

Fair

Knott County, Kentucky · @ JCT Ky 550 · Structure no. 060B00073N

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,705
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-160 over Lt Fk Troublesome Creek is a prestressed concrete culvert carrying KY-160 over Lt Fk Troublesome Creek in Knott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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.

It carries about 6,705 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,705 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-160
CrossesLt Fk Troublesome Creek
Location@ JCT Ky 550
RouteState Highway 160
CountyKnott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.33806, -82.98111
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,705 (2022)
Projected traffic6,705 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-160 over Lt Fk Troublesome Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-160 over Lt Fk Troublesome 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does KY-160 over Lt Fk Troublesome Creek carry?

About 6,705 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is KY-160 over Lt Fk Troublesome Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m).

Who owns KY-160 over Lt Fk Troublesome Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.