US Bridges

KY-63 over Line Creek

FairPosted for load

Monroe County, Kentucky · .15 MI Nor. of Tenn ST LN · Structure no. 086B00017N

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
312 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
987
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-63 over Line Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-63 over Line Creek in Monroe County, Kentucky. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 987 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 987 by 2041. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-63
CrossesLine Creek
Location.15 MI Nor. of Tenn ST LN
RouteState Highway 63
CountyMonroe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.62583, -85.79028
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length312 ft (95.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic987 (2021)
Projected traffic987 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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-63 over Line Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-63 over Line 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 2024.

How much traffic does KY-63 over Line Creek carry?

About 987 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is KY-63 over Line Creek?

The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-63 over Line Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.