Ky 1633 over Trib to Elk Creek
Spencer County, Kentucky · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Ky 1633 over Trib to Elk Creek in Spencer County, Kentucky, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 347 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 43 of the 58 inventoried bridges in Spencer County rated fair (74.1%); 5 (8.6%) are rated poor.
- 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 (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 | Fair condition |
| Superstructure | 5 | Fair condition |
| Substructure | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete tee beam |
| Length | about 33 ft |
| Location | 0.5 Mi S of Ky 1169 |
| NBI structure number | 108B00012N |
| Condition class | Fair |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Kentucky department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Spencer County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ky 155 over Elk Creek | 1982 | 14,485 | Fair |
| Ky 155 over Plum Creek | 1982 | 14,485 | Fair |
| US 31E over Salt River | 1988 | 8,202 | Fair |
| Ky 44 over Brashears Creek | 1979 | 7,761 | Fair |
| Ky 44 over Elk Creek | 1932 | 6,191 | Fair |
| Ky 44 over Brashears Creek | 1958 | 6,191 | Fair |
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