US Bridges

KY-196 over Little White Oak Creek

PoorPosted for load

Pulaski County, Kentucky · .7 MI S of Ky 80 · Structure no. 100B00102N

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,710
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-196 over Little White Oak Creek is a steel culvert carrying KY-196 over Little White Oak Creek in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,710 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,710 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-196
CrossesLittle White Oak Creek
Location.7 MI S of Ky 80
RouteState Highway 196
CountyPulaski County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.07083, -84.76111
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating11.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,710 (2023)
Projected traffic2,710 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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-196 over Little White Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-196 over Little White Oak Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does KY-196 over Little White Oak Creek carry?

About 2,710 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-196 over Little White Oak Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns KY-196 over Little White Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.