US Bridges

Ky 625 over Trib to Corn Creek

Poor

Trimble County, Kentucky · 0.15 MI S of Ky 1838 · Structure no. 112B00034N

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 625 over Trib to Corn Creek is a steel culvert carrying Ky 625 over Trib to Corn Creek in Trimble County, Kentucky. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2036. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 625
CrossesTrib to Corn Creek
Location0.15 MI S of Ky 1838
RouteState Highway 625
CountyTrimble County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.63861, -85.40639
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2016)
Projected traffic200 by 2036
Trucks0%
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 625 over Trib to Corn Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 625 over Trib to Corn Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 625 over Trib to Corn Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Ky 625 over Trib to Corn Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 625 over Trib to Corn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.