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KY-167 over Elk Spring Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Kentucky · .2 MI S of JCT Ky 90BUS. · Structure no. 116B00035N

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,841
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-167 over Elk Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-167 over Elk Spring Creek in Wayne County, Kentucky. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 2,841 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,841 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-167
CrossesElk Spring Creek
Location.2 MI S of JCT Ky 90BUS.
RouteState Highway 167
CountyWayne County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.82306, -84.85722
Functional classUrban 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 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,841 (2021)
Projected traffic2,841 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Elk Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-167 over Elk Spring 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-167 over Elk Spring Creek carry?

About 2,841 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is KY-167 over Elk Spring Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns KY-167 over Elk Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.