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KY-164 over Casey Creek

Fair

Trigg County, Kentucky · 1 MI W. Ky 525 · Structure no. 111B00056N

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
906
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-164 over Casey Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-164 over Casey Creek in Trigg County, Kentucky. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 906 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 906 by 2041. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-164
CrossesCasey Creek
Location1 MI W. Ky 525
RouteState Highway 164
CountyTrigg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.72528, -87.73361
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2022
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic906 (2021)
Projected traffic906 by 2041
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-164 over Casey Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-164 over Casey 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 2022.

How much traffic does KY-164 over Casey Creek carry?

About 906 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is KY-164 over Casey Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-164 over Casey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.