US Bridges

KY-194 over Camp Creek

Fair

Pike County, Kentucky · 0.6 MI N of Va Sl @ Argo · Structure no. 098B00041N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
711
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-194 over Camp Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-194 over Camp Creek in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 711 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 711 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-194
CrossesCamp Creek
Location0.6 MI N of Va Sl @ Argo
RouteState Highway 194
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.47944, -82.065
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic711 (2019)
Projected traffic711 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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-194 over Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-194 over Camp 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does KY-194 over Camp Creek carry?

About 711 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-194 over Camp Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-194 over Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.