US Bridges

KY-10 over Kennedys Creek

Fair

Mason County, Kentucky · .05 MI E of JCT Ky 1449 · Structure no. 081B00001N

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,009
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-10 over Kennedys Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-10 over Kennedys Creek in Mason County, Kentucky. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 1,009 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,009 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-10
CrossesKennedys Creek
Location.05 MI E of JCT Ky 1449
RouteState Highway 10
CountyMason County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.63556, -83.71611
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,009 (2022)
Projected traffic1,009 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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-10 over Kennedys Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-10 over Kennedys 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does KY-10 over Kennedys Creek carry?

About 1,009 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is KY-10 over Kennedys Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns KY-10 over Kennedys Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.