US Bridges

KY-1165 over Left Fork of Maces Creek

Good

Perry County, Kentucky · 3.8 MI Sw&n of S-Jct Ky 7 · Structure no. 097B00068N

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
401
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1165 over Left Fork of Maces Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1165 over Left Fork of Maces Creek in Perry County, Kentucky. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 401 vehicles a day, projected to reach 401 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesKY-1165
CrossesLeft Fork of Maces Creek
Location3.8 MI Sw&n of S-Jct Ky 7
RouteState Highway 1165
Coordinates37.14583, -83.1225
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic401 (2022)
Projected traffic401 by 2042
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-1165 over Left Fork of Maces Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1165 over Left Fork of Maces 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1165 over Left Fork of Maces Creek carry?

About 401 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1165 over Left Fork of Maces Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns KY-1165 over Left Fork of Maces Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.