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KY-167 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Kentucky · 1.3 MI NW of JCT Ky 1258 · Structure no. 116B00041N

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
354
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-167 over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-167 over Beaver Creek in Wayne County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 354 vehicles a day, projected to reach 354 by 2043. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-167
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location1.3 MI NW of JCT Ky 1258
RouteState Highway 167
CountyWayne County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.77083, -84.86194
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating51.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-167 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-167 over Beaver 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 2021.

How much traffic does KY-167 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 354 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-167 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns KY-167 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.