US Bridges

Ky 1169 over Little Plum Creek

Fair

Spencer County, Kentucky · 0.7 MI E of Ky 1060 · Structure no. 108B00047N

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,608
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1169 over Little Plum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ky 1169 over Little Plum Creek in Spencer County, Kentucky. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,608 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,608 by 2039. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 1169
CrossesLittle Plum Creek
Location0.7 MI E of Ky 1060
RouteState Highway 1169
CountySpencer County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.06861, -85.42222
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,608 (2019)
Projected traffic1,608 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1169 over Little Plum Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1169 over Little Plum 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 1169 over Little Plum Creek carry?

About 1,608 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Ky 1169 over Little Plum Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1169 over Little Plum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.