US Bridges

KY-1166 over Right Fork of Maces Cree

Fair

Perry County, Kentucky · .95 MI W of JCT Ky 1165 · Structure no. 097B00073N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
678
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1166 over Right Fork of Maces Cree is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1166 over Right Fork of Maces Cree in Perry County, Kentucky. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 678 vehicles a day, projected to reach 678 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1166
CrossesRight Fork of Maces Cree
Location.95 MI W of JCT Ky 1165
RouteState Highway 1166
CountyPerry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.17167, -83.15833
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic678 (2022)
Projected traffic678 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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-1166 over Right Fork of Maces Cree built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1166 over Right Fork of Maces Cree 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1166 over Right Fork of Maces Cree carry?

About 678 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1166 over Right Fork of Maces Cree?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1166 over Right Fork of Maces Cree?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.