US Bridges

KY-100 over Br of Little Meshack Cre

Good

Monroe County, Kentucky · 1.3 MI West of Cmbrlnd Cl · Structure no. 086B00009N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
351
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-100 over Br of Little Meshack Cre is a concrete culvert carrying KY-100 over Br of Little Meshack Cre in Monroe County, Kentucky. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 351 vehicles a day, projected to reach 351 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-100
CrossesBr of Little Meshack Cre
Location1.3 MI West of Cmbrlnd Cl
RouteState Highway 100
CountyMonroe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.75583, -85.55306
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2019)
Projected traffic351 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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-100 over Br of Little Meshack Cre built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-100 over Br of Little Meshack Cre 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does KY-100 over Br of Little Meshack Cre carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is KY-100 over Br of Little Meshack Cre?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns KY-100 over Br of Little Meshack Cre?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.