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KY-169 over Clear Creek

Good

Woodford County, Kentucky · 3.3 MI S JCT Ky 33 · Structure no. 120B00037N

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,643
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-169 over Clear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-169 over Clear Creek in Woodford County, Kentucky. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,643 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,643 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-169
CrossesClear Creek
Location3.3 MI S JCT Ky 33
RouteState Highway 169
CountyWoodford County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.9775, -84.68167
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating100.1 US tons
Inventory rating60.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,643 (2023)
Projected traffic3,643 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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-169 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-169 over Clear Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does KY-169 over Clear Creek carry?

About 3,643 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is KY-169 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns KY-169 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.