US Bridges

KY-1805 over Clarks Run Creek

Fair

Boyle County, Kentucky · .40 MI North JCT Ky 52 · Structure no. 011B00030N

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,233
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1805 over Clarks Run Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1805 over Clarks Run Creek in Boyle County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 1,233 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,233 by 2042. The structure is 126 ft (38.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1805
CrossesClarks Run Creek
Location.40 MI North JCT Ky 52
RouteState Highway 1805
CountyBoyle County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.63889, -84.72139
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length126 ft (38.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,233 (2022)
Projected traffic1,233 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1805 over Clarks Run Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1805 over Clarks Run 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1805 over Clarks Run Creek carry?

About 1,233 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1805 over Clarks Run Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1805 over Clarks Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.