US Bridges

KY-1822 over Quirks Run

Fair

Boyle County, Kentucky · .5 MI N of JCT US 150 · Structure no. 011B00049N

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
519
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1822 over Quirks Run is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1822 over Quirks Run 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 519 vehicles a day, projected to reach 519 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1822
CrossesQuirks Run
Location.5 MI N of JCT US 150
RouteState Highway 1822
CountyBoyle County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.66056, -84.88528
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic519 (2021)
Projected traffic519 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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-1822 over Quirks Run built?

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

What condition is KY-1822 over Quirks 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1822 over Quirks Run carry?

About 519 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1822 over Quirks Run?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m).

Who owns KY-1822 over Quirks Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.