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KY-171 over Horse Creek

Fair

Todd County, Kentucky · 2.0 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 107 · Structure no. 110B00024N

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
364
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-171 over Horse Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-171 over Horse Creek in Todd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 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 364 vehicles a day, projected to reach 364 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-171
CrossesHorse Creek
Location2.0 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 107
RouteState Highway 171
CountyTodd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.98278, -87.23083
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic364 (2022)
Projected traffic364 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-171 over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-171 over Horse 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does KY-171 over Horse Creek carry?

About 364 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-171 over Horse Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-171 over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.