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KY-208 over Cloyds Creek

FairPosted for load

Marion County, Kentucky · 3 MI S of JCT Ky 1157 · Structure no. 078B00021N

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
514
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-208 over Cloyds Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-208 over Cloyds Creek in Marion 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 514 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 514 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-208
CrossesCloyds Creek
Location3 MI S of JCT Ky 1157
RouteState Highway 208
CountyMarion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.45639, -85.25944
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic514 (2021)
Projected traffic514 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Cloyds Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-208 over Cloyds 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 January 2023.

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

About 514 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is KY-208 over Cloyds Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns KY-208 over Cloyds Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.