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KY-164 over Tributary of Dry Creek

Fair

Trigg County, Kentucky · 2.0 MI West of JCT Ky 139 · Structure no. 111B00015N

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
307
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-164 over Tributary of Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-164 over Tributary of Dry Creek in Trigg County, Kentucky. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 307 vehicles a day, projected to reach 307 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-164
CrossesTributary of Dry Creek
Location2.0 MI West of JCT Ky 139
RouteState Highway 164
CountyTrigg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.70667, -87.83639
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic307 (2022)
Projected traffic307 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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-164 over Tributary of Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-164 over Tributary of Dry 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does KY-164 over Tributary of Dry Creek carry?

About 307 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-164 over Tributary of Dry Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns KY-164 over Tributary of Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.