US Bridges

Ky 1066 over Ashes Creek

Fair

Spencer County, Kentucky · 2.6 MI S of Ky 55 · Structure no. 108B00035N

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
375 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
998
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1066 over Ashes Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 1066 over Ashes Creek in Spencer County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 998 vehicles a day, projected to reach 998 by 2039. The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesKy 1066
CrossesAshes Creek
Location2.6 MI S of Ky 55
RouteState Highway 1066
Coordinates37.96611, -85.25778
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length375 ft (114.3 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic998 (2019)
Projected traffic998 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 1066 over Ashes Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1066 over Ashes 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 1066 over Ashes Creek carry?

About 998 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Ky 1066 over Ashes Creek?

The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1066 over Ashes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.