US Bridges

KY-169 over Tates Creek

Fair

Madison County, Kentucky · .2 MI N of JCT Ky 1984 · Structure no. 076B00028N

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
73 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
726
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-169 over Tates Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-169 over Tates Creek in Madison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 726 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 726 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-169
CrossesTates Creek
Location.2 MI N of JCT Ky 1984
RouteState Highway 169
CountyMadison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.7825, -84.38833
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic726 (2022)
Projected traffic726 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$200,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-169 over Tates Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-169 over Tates 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does KY-169 over Tates Creek carry?

About 726 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is KY-169 over Tates Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-169 over Tates Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.