US Bridges

Ky 163 over Relief/Undergrnd Stream

Good

Metcalfe County, Kentucky · 1.0 Mi. S. of JCT W/Ky 90 · Structure no. 085B00059N

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,696
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 163 over Relief/Undergrnd Stream is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 163 over Relief/Undergrnd Stream in Metcalfe County, Kentucky. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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.

It carries about 3,696 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,696 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 51 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKy 163
CrossesRelief/Undergrnd Stream
Location1.0 Mi. S. of JCT W/Ky 90
RouteState Highway 163
CountyMetcalfe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.85028, -85.67472
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,696 (2023)
Projected traffic3,696 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 163 over Relief/Undergrnd Stream built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 163 over Relief/Undergrnd Stream 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does Ky 163 over Relief/Undergrnd Stream carry?

About 3,696 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Ky 163 over Relief/Undergrnd Stream?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 163 over Relief/Undergrnd Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.