US Bridges

KY-163 over Town Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Kentucky · .10 MI S. of JCT Ky 100 · Structure no. 086B00012N

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,140
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-163 over Town Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-163 over Town Creek in Monroe 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 2,140 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,140 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-163
CrossesTown Creek
Location.10 MI S. of JCT Ky 100
RouteState Highway 375
CountyMonroe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.70083, -85.68917
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,140 (2023)
Projected traffic2,140 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-163 over Town Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-163 over Town 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does KY-163 over Town Creek carry?

About 2,140 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is KY-163 over Town Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-163 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.