US Bridges

KY-851 over Ross Creek

FairPosted for load

Lee County, Kentucky · .75 MI East of Estill Cl · Structure no. 065B00011N

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
171
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-851 over Ross Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-851 over Ross Creek in Lee County, Kentucky. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 5 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 171 vehicles a day, projected to reach 171 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-851
CrossesRoss Creek
Location.75 MI East of Estill Cl
RouteState Highway 851
CountyLee County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.60833, -83.85667
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than 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 length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic171 (2023)
Projected traffic171 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$137,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-851 over Ross Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-851 over Ross 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does KY-851 over Ross Creek carry?

About 171 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-851 over Ross Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns KY-851 over Ross Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.