US Bridges

Ky 1633 over Trib to Elk Creek

FairPosted for load

Spencer County, Kentucky · 0.5 MI S of Ky 1169 · Structure no. 108B00012N

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
347
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1633 over Trib to Elk Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Ky 1633 over Trib to Elk Creek in Spencer County, Kentucky. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 347 vehicles a day, projected to reach 347 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 1633
CrossesTrib to Elk Creek
Location0.5 MI S of Ky 1169
RouteState Highway 1633
CountySpencer County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.08806, -85.36833
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic347 (2023)
Projected traffic347 by 2043
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$90,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 1633 over Trib to Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1633 over Trib to Elk 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 1633 over Trib to Elk Creek carry?

About 347 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Ky 1633 over Trib to Elk Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1633 over Trib to Elk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.