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KY-167 over Sumpter Branch

FairPosted for load

Wayne County, Kentucky · .25 MI S of JCT Ky 1258 · Structure no. 116B00006N

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
354
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-167 over Sumpter Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-167 over Sumpter Branch in Wayne County, Kentucky. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 354 vehicles a day, projected to reach 354 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-167
CrossesSumpter Branch
Location.25 MI S of JCT Ky 1258
RouteState Highway 167
CountyWayne County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.75722, -84.84833
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic354 (2023)
Projected traffic354 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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-167 over Sumpter Branch built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-167 over Sumpter Branch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does KY-167 over Sumpter Branch carry?

About 354 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-167 over Sumpter Branch?

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

Who owns KY-167 over Sumpter Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.