KY-163 over East Fk-Barren River
GoodMonroe County, Kentucky · .5 Mi. N JCT Ky 2768 · Structure no. 086B00054N
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 329 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,919
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-163 over East Fk-Barren River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-163 over East Fk-Barren River in Monroe County, Kentucky. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 4,919 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,919 by 2042. The structure is 329 ft (100.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-163 over East Fk-Barren River built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-163 over East Fk-Barren River 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 2022.
How much traffic does KY-163 over East Fk-Barren River carry?
About 4,919 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is KY-163 over East Fk-Barren River?
The structure is 329 ft (100.3 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns KY-163 over East Fk-Barren River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.