KY-21 over Owsley Fork Creek
GoodMadison County, Kentucky · .30 MI West of Jackson Cl · Structure no. 076B00058N
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 128
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-21 over Owsley Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-21 over Owsley Fork Creek in Madison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 128 vehicles a day, projected to reach 128 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-21 over Owsley Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-21 over Owsley Fork 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does KY-21 over Owsley Fork Creek carry?
About 128 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is KY-21 over Owsley Fork Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns KY-21 over Owsley Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.