US Bridges

Ky 191 over Swift Camp Creek

FairPosted for load

Wolfe County, Kentucky · 200 W of Washington ST · Structure no. 119B00010N

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,192
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 191 over Swift Camp Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Ky 191 over Swift Camp Creek in Wolfe County, Kentucky. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 6,192 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,192 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 191
CrossesSwift Camp Creek
Location200 W of Washington ST
RouteState Highway 191
CountyWolfe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.73444, -83.54778
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.1 US tons
Inventory rating15.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,192 (2015)
Projected traffic6,192 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$260,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 191 over Swift Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 191 over Swift Camp 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 191 over Swift Camp Creek carry?

About 6,192 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ky 191 over Swift Camp Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 191 over Swift Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.