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KY-208 over Ponchartrain Creek

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Marion County, Kentucky · .30 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 412 · Structure no. 078B00019N

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,926
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-208 over Ponchartrain Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-208 over Ponchartrain Creek in Marion County, Kentucky. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 1,926 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,926 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-208
CrossesPonchartrain Creek
Location.30 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 412
RouteState Highway 208
CountyMarion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.51556, -85.26139
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,926 (2023)
Projected traffic1,926 by 2043
Trucks11%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-208 over Ponchartrain Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-208 over Ponchartrain 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does KY-208 over Ponchartrain Creek carry?

About 1,926 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is KY-208 over Ponchartrain Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns KY-208 over Ponchartrain Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.