US Bridges

KY-267 over First Creek at Clemons

Good

Perry County, Kentucky · .20 MI N.E. of JCT Ky 15 · Structure no. 097B00034N

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,210
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-267 over First Creek at Clemons is a concrete culvert carrying KY-267 over First Creek at Clemons in Perry County, Kentucky. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,210 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,210 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-267
CrossesFirst Creek at Clemons
Location.20 MI N.E. of JCT Ky 15
RouteState Highway 267
CountyPerry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.295, -83.23361
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,210 (2022)
Projected traffic1,210 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-267 over First Creek at Clemons built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-267 over First Creek at Clemons 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does KY-267 over First Creek at Clemons carry?

About 1,210 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-267 over First Creek at Clemons?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns KY-267 over First Creek at Clemons?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.