US Bridges

Ky 1166 over Left Fork of Maces Creek

Good

Perry County, Kentucky · .05 MI W of JCT Ky 1165 · Structure no. 097B00141N

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
888
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1166 over Left Fork of Maces Creek is a concrete slab carrying Ky 1166 over Left Fork of Maces Creek in Perry County, Kentucky. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 888 vehicles a day, projected to reach 888 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesKy 1166
CrossesLeft Fork of Maces Creek
Location.05 MI W of JCT Ky 1165
RouteState Highway 1166
Coordinates37.18083, -83.14944
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic888 (2023)
Projected traffic888 by 2043
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 1166 over Left Fork of Maces Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1166 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 2022.

How much traffic does Ky 1166 over Left Fork of Maces Creek carry?

About 888 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Ky 1166 over Left Fork of Maces Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1166 over Left Fork of Maces Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.