US Bridges

KY-63 over Peter Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Kentucky · 2.2 MI N of Ky 870 · Structure no. 086B00047N

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
640
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-63 over Peter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-63 over Peter Creek in Monroe County, Kentucky. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 640 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-63
CrossesPeter Creek
Location2.2 MI N of Ky 870
RouteState Highway 63
CountyMonroe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.77528, -85.79917
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic640 (2022)
Projected traffic640 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
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-63 over Peter Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-63 over Peter 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-63 over Peter Creek carry?

About 640 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-63 over Peter Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns KY-63 over Peter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.