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KY-613 over Spaas Creek

Fair

Powell County, Kentucky · .05 MI SE of JCT Ky 1067 · Structure no. 099B00064N

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-613 over Spaas Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-613 over Spaas Creek in Powell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-613
CrossesSpaas Creek
Location.05 MI SE of JCT Ky 1067
RouteState Highway 613
CountyPowell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.84667, -83.72194
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2021)
Projected traffic49 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-613 over Spaas Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-613 over Spaas 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does KY-613 over Spaas Creek carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-613 over Spaas Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns KY-613 over Spaas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.