US Bridges

KY-159 over Kincaid Creek

Good

Pendleton County, Kentucky · .2 MI S of JCT KY-609 · Structure no. 096B00045N

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
775
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-159 over Kincaid Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-159 over Kincaid Creek in Pendleton County, Kentucky. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 775 vehicles a day, projected to reach 775 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesKY-159
CrossesKincaid Creek
Location.2 MI S of JCT KY-609
RouteState Highway 159
CountyPendleton County
StateKentucky
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width121 ft (36.9 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 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-159 over Kincaid Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-159 over Kincaid 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does KY-159 over Kincaid Creek carry?

About 775 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-159 over Kincaid Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns KY-159 over Kincaid Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.