US Bridges

Ky 159 over North Little Kincaio Crk

Good

Pendleton County, Kentucky · 1.0 M N of JCT Ky 609 · Structure no. 096B00046N

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
399
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 159 over North Little Kincaio Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ky 159 over North Little Kincaio Crk in Pendleton County, Kentucky. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 399 vehicles a day, projected to reach 399 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 159
CrossesNorth Little Kincaio Crk
Location1.0 M N of JCT Ky 609
RouteState Highway 159
CountyPendleton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.73361, -84.30278
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating75.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length114 ft (34.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic399 (2021)
Projected traffic399 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 North Little Kincaio Crk built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 159 over North Little Kincaio Crk 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 159 over North Little Kincaio Crk carry?

About 399 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Ky 159 over North Little Kincaio Crk?

The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 159 over North Little Kincaio Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.