Ky 1606 over Fallen Timber Creek
Henry County, Kentucky · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Ky 1606 over Fallen Timber Creek in Henry County, Kentucky, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 189 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2021).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 63 of the 94 inventoried bridges in Henry County rated fair (67.0%); 11 (11.7%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is posted for load (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated July 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete culvert |
| Length | about 40 ft |
| Location | 3.4 Mi N of Ky 146 |
| NBI structure number | 052B00046N |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Posted for load |
| Last inspection (item 90) | July 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Kentucky department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Henry County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-71 over Jones Rd | 1968 | 29,817 | Fair |
| I-71 NB over Ky 1606 & Fallen Tmb Crk | 1968 | 19,833 | Fair |
| I-71 SB over Ky 1606 & Fallen Tmb Crk | 1968 | 19,833 | Fair |
| I-71 SB over CSX RR White Sulphur Fk | 1968 | 19,833 | Fair |
| I-71 NB over CSX RR White Sulphur Fk | 1968 | 19,833 | Fair |
| I-71 SB over Little Kentucky River | 1968 | 19,833 | Fair |
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