US Bridges

KY-2101 over Br of Wash Creek

Good

Union County, Kentucky · .60 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 130 · Structure no. 113B00076N

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
112
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2101 over Br of Wash Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-2101 over Br of Wash Creek in Union County, Kentucky. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 112 vehicles a day, projected to reach 112 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2101
CrossesBr of Wash Creek
Location.60 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 130
RouteState Highway 2101
CountyUnion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.63167, -88.00833
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2023)
Projected traffic112 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-2101 over Br of Wash Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2101 over Br of Wash Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2022.

How much traffic does KY-2101 over Br of Wash Creek carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-2101 over Br of Wash Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2101 over Br of Wash Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.