US Bridges

KY-167 over Langham Branch

FairPosted for load

Wayne County, Kentucky · 2.8 MI Nor of Tenn ST Lin · Structure no. 116B00010N

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-167 over Langham Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-167 over Langham Branch in Wayne County, Kentucky. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 160 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-167
CrossesLangham Branch
Location2.8 MI Nor of Tenn ST Lin
RouteState Highway 167
CountyWayne County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.63722, -84.79194
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2021
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 rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Langham Branch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-167 over Langham 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 2021.

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

About 160 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-167 over Langham Branch?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-167 over Langham Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.