US Bridges

KY-165 over Johnson Creek

Good

Robertson County, Kentucky · .03MI North of Jct. KY617 · Structure no. 101B00021N

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
569
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-165 over Johnson Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-165 over Johnson Creek in Robertson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 569 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 569 by 2042. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesKY-165
CrossesJohnson Creek
Location.03MI North of Jct. KY617
RouteState Highway 165
Coordinates38.47278, -84.04861
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating104.5 US tons
Inventory rating62.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic569 (2022)
Projected traffic569 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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-165 over Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-165 over Johnson 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does KY-165 over Johnson Creek carry?

About 569 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is KY-165 over Johnson Creek?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns KY-165 over Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.