US Bridges

KY-690 over Blue Fork Creek

Fair

Breckinridge County, Kentucky · 2.3 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 86 · Structure no. 014B00052N

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
523
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-690 over Blue Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-690 over Blue Fork Creek in Breckinridge County, Kentucky. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 74 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 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 523 vehicles a day, projected to reach 523 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-690
CrossesBlue Fork Creek
Location2.3 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 86
RouteState Highway 690
CountyBreckinridge County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.76861, -86.23639
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.7 US tons
Inventory rating58.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic523 (2021)
Projected traffic523 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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-690 over Blue Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is KY-690 over Blue Fork 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does KY-690 over Blue Fork Creek carry?

About 523 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-690 over Blue Fork Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-690 over Blue Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.