US Bridges

KY-200 over Otter Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Kentucky · Between Jcts Ky 1009 N&s · Structure no. 116B00015N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
296
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-200 over Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-200 over Otter Creek in Wayne County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 296 vehicles a day, projected to reach 296 by 2042. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-200
CrossesOtter Creek
LocationBetween Jcts Ky 1009 N&s
RouteState Highway 200
CountyWayne County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.71306, -84.96167
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic296 (2022)
Projected traffic296 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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-200 over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-200 over Otter 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does KY-200 over Otter Creek carry?

About 296 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-200 over Otter Creek?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-200 over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.