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KY-1828 over Unname Stream

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Calloway County, Kentucky · 1.2 MI West of JCT Ky 783 · Structure no. 018B00083N

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1828 over Unname Stream is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1828 over Unname Stream in Calloway 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 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 180 vehicles a day, projected to reach 180 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1828
CrossesUnname Stream
Location1.2 MI West of JCT Ky 783
RouteState Highway 1828
CountyCalloway County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.53778, -88.40611
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2022)
Projected traffic180 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1828 over Unname Stream built?

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

What condition is KY-1828 over Unname Stream 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1828 over Unname Stream carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1828 over Unname Stream?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1828 over Unname Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.