US Bridges

KY-1940 over Acquia Run

Fair

Bourbon County, Kentucky · 2.2 MI N of JCT US 68 · Structure no. 009B00053N

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
946
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1940 over Acquia Run is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1940 over Acquia Run in Bourbon County, Kentucky. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 946 vehicles a day, projected to reach 946 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1940
CrossesAcquia Run
Location2.2 MI N of JCT US 68
RouteState Highway 1940
CountyBourbon County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.255, -84.23944
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic946 (2022)
Projected traffic946 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-1940 over Acquia Run built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1940 over Acquia Run 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does KY-1940 over Acquia Run carry?

About 946 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1940 over Acquia Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns KY-1940 over Acquia Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.