US Bridges

Ky 1951 over Fork of Snag Creek

Good

Bracken County, Kentucky · 1.5 Miles West of JCT Ky · Structure no. 012B00031N

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1951 over Fork of Snag Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ky 1951 over Fork of Snag Creek in Bracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 36 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2038. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesKy 1951
CrossesFork of Snag Creek
Location1.5 Miles West of JCT Ky
RouteState Highway 1951
Coordinates38.77028, -84.16167
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating69.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (2018)
Projected traffic36 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 1951 over Fork of Snag Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1951 over Fork of Snag Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2021.

How much traffic does Ky 1951 over Fork of Snag Creek carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Ky 1951 over Fork of Snag Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1951 over Fork of Snag Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.