US Bridges

KY-267 over First Creek

FairPosted for load

Perry County, Kentucky · .70 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 15 · Structure no. 097B00065N

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
256
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-267 over First Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-267 over First Creek in Perry County, Kentucky. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 256 vehicles a day, projected to reach 256 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-267
CrossesFirst Creek
Location.70 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 15
RouteState Highway 267
CountyPerry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.28444, -83.24167
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.4 US tons
Inventory rating11.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic256 (2021)
Projected traffic256 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$88,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-267 over First Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-267 over First Creek 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 April 2024.

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

About 256 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-267 over First Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns KY-267 over First Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.