US Bridges

HWY 163 over Unnamed Stream

Good

Monroe County, Kentucky · .41 MI South of HWY 1043 · Structure no. 086B00059N

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,770
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 163 over Unnamed Stream is a concrete culvert carrying HWY 163 over Unnamed Stream in Monroe County, Kentucky. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 1,770 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,770 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY 163
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location.41 MI South of HWY 1043
RouteState Highway 163
CountyMonroe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.71944, -85.66944
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,770 (2023)
Projected traffic1,770 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 HWY 163 over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 163 over Unnamed Stream 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 2024.

How much traffic does HWY 163 over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 1,770 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is HWY 163 over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns HWY 163 over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.