US Bridges

KY-69 over Slough

Fair

Ohio County, Kentucky · .90 MI West of JCT Ky 273 · Structure no. 092B00080N

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,228
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-69 over Slough is a concrete culvert carrying KY-69 over Slough in Ohio County, Kentucky. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 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 2,228 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,228 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 20.5 mi (33 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-69
CrossesSlough
Location.90 MI West of JCT Ky 273
RouteState Highway 69
CountyOhio County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.41722, -86.93972
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 inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,228 (2021)
Projected traffic2,228 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed20.5 mi (33 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-69 over Slough built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-69 over Slough 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 2022.

How much traffic does KY-69 over Slough carry?

About 2,228 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is KY-69 over Slough?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns KY-69 over Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.