Key Pike over Wells Creek
GoodPosted for loadMason County, Kentucky · 2.0 MI E JCT Ky 1236 · Structure no. 081C00054N
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 121
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Key Pike over Wells Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Key Pike over Wells Creek in Mason County, Kentucky. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 121 vehicles a day, projected to reach 121 by 2029. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Key Pike over Wells Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Key Pike over Wells 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Key Pike over Wells Creek carry?
About 121 vehicles per day (2009 count).
How long is Key Pike over Wells Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Key Pike over Wells Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.