US Bridges

KY-85 over Unname Stream

Fair

Ohio County, Kentucky · 1.2 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 69- · Structure no. 092B00057N

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,428
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-85 over Unname Stream is a concrete culvert carrying KY-85 over Unname Stream in Ohio County, Kentucky. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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.

It carries about 1,428 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,428 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-85
CrossesUnname Stream
Location1.2 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 69-
RouteState Highway 85
CountyOhio County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.43194, -87.01389
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,428 (2015)
Projected traffic1,428 by 2035
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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-85 over Unname Stream built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-85 over Unname Stream 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does KY-85 over Unname Stream carry?

About 1,428 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is KY-85 over Unname Stream?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-85 over Unname Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.