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KY-104 over Reins Lick Creek

Fair

Todd County, Kentucky · .1 MI N of JCT Ky 1753 · Structure no. 110B00034N

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
535
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-104 over Reins Lick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-104 over Reins Lick Creek in Todd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 535 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 535 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-104
CrossesReins Lick Creek
Location.1 MI N of JCT Ky 1753
RouteState Highway 104
CountyTodd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.75472, -87.21722
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic535 (2022)
Projected traffic535 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 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-104 over Reins Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-104 over Reins Lick 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-104 over Reins Lick Creek carry?

About 535 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is KY-104 over Reins Lick Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns KY-104 over Reins Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.