US Bridges

KY-1098 over South Fk-Quicksand Creek

FairPosted for load

Breathitt County, Kentucky · 5.5 MI E of JCT Ky 15 · Structure no. 013B00047N

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
354
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1098 over South Fk-Quicksand Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1098 over South Fk-Quicksand Creek in Breathitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 354 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1098
CrossesSouth Fk-Quicksand Creek
Location5.5 MI E of JCT Ky 15
RouteState Highway 1098
CountyBreathitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.52889, -83.27694
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic354 (2023)
Projected traffic354 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$244,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1098 over South Fk-Quicksand Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1098 over South Fk-Quicksand 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1098 over South Fk-Quicksand Creek carry?

About 354 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-1098 over South Fk-Quicksand Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1098 over South Fk-Quicksand Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.