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KY-164 over Donaldson Creek

FairPosted for load

Trigg County, Kentucky · .20 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 807 · Structure no. 111B00041N

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
184
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-164 over Donaldson Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-164 over Donaldson Creek in Trigg County, Kentucky. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 184 vehicles a day, projected to reach 184 by 2038. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-164
CrossesDonaldson Creek
Location.20 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 807
RouteState Highway 164
CountyTrigg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.74944, -87.90389
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic184 (2018)
Projected traffic184 by 2038
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 Donaldson Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-164 over Donaldson 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 Donaldson Creek carry?

About 184 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is KY-164 over Donaldson Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-164 over Donaldson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.