US Bridges

KY-163 over Baxter Branch

Fair

Monroe County, Kentucky · .20 MI West of JCT Ky 216 · Structure no. 086B00013N

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,610
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-163 over Baxter Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-163 over Baxter Branch in Monroe County, Kentucky. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 2,610 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,610 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-163
CrossesBaxter Branch
Location.20 MI West of JCT Ky 216
RouteState Highway 163
CountyMonroe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.65417, -85.62944
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,610 (2021)
Projected traffic2,610 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Baxter Branch built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is KY-163 over Baxter Branch 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 Baxter Branch carry?

About 2,610 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is KY-163 over Baxter Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-163 over Baxter Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.