US Bridges

KY-195 over Marrowbone Creek

Fair

Pike County, Kentucky · .70 MI West of JCT Ky 611 · Structure no. 098B00058N

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,152
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-195 over Marrowbone Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-195 over Marrowbone Creek in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,152 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,152 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-195
CrossesMarrowbone Creek
Location.70 MI West of JCT Ky 611
RouteState Highway 195
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.30972, -82.47806
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating66.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,152 (2022)
Projected traffic1,152 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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-195 over Marrowbone Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-195 over Marrowbone 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does KY-195 over Marrowbone Creek carry?

About 1,152 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is KY-195 over Marrowbone Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns KY-195 over Marrowbone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.