US Bridges

KY-159 over South Little Kincaid Cre

FairPosted for load

Pendleton County, Kentucky · 2.2 Mi.Ne JCT Ky 22 · Structure no. 096B00005N

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
775
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-159 over South Little Kincaid Cre is a concrete culvert carrying KY-159 over South Little Kincaid Cre in Pendleton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 775 vehicles a day, projected to reach 775 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-159
CrossesSouth Little Kincaid Cre
Location2.2 Mi.Ne JCT Ky 22
RouteState Highway 159
CountyPendleton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.70028, -84.30417
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic775 (2023)
Projected traffic775 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-159 over South Little Kincaid Cre built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-159 over South Little Kincaid Cre 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does KY-159 over South Little Kincaid Cre carry?

About 775 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-159 over South Little Kincaid Cre?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns KY-159 over South Little Kincaid Cre?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.