US Bridges

Ky 172 over Straight Creek

Good

Morgan County, Kentucky · 100FT from KY650 · Structure no. 088B00098N

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,871
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 172 over Straight Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 172 over Straight Creek in Morgan County, Kentucky. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,871 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,871 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKy 172
CrossesStraight Creek
Location100FT from KY650
RouteState Highway 172
CountyMorgan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.95917, -83.18417
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,871 (2021)
Projected traffic1,871 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 172 over Straight Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 172 over Straight Creek 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Ky 172 over Straight Creek carry?

About 1,871 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ky 172 over Straight Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 172 over Straight Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.