US Bridges

KY-1166 over Rt. Fk. Maces Creek

FairPosted for load

Perry County, Kentucky · .2 MI S of JCT CR 5228 · Structure no. 097B00111N

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
678
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1166 over Rt. Fk. Maces Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1166 over Rt. Fk. Maces 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 6 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 678 vehicles a day, projected to reach 678 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1166
CrossesRt. Fk. Maces Creek
Location.2 MI S of JCT CR 5228
RouteState Highway 1166
CountyPerry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.16139, -83.18972
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating62.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 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 closed100 mi (161 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 Rt. Fk. Maces Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-1166 over Rt. Fk. Maces 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 2022.

How much traffic does KY-1166 over Rt. Fk. Maces Creek carry?

About 678 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1166 over Rt. Fk. Maces Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1166 over Rt. Fk. Maces Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.