US Bridges

KY-1820 over Over Wilson Creek

Good

Carlisle County, Kentucky · 1.9 MI N. of JCT U.S. 62 · Structure no. 020B00067N

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
132
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1820 over Over Wilson Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1820 over Over Wilson Creek in Carlisle County, Kentucky. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 132 vehicles a day, projected to reach 132 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1820
CrossesOver Wilson Creek
Location1.9 MI N. of JCT U.S. 62
RouteState Highway 1820
CountyCarlisle County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.93389, -88.88583
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating104.4 US tons
Inventory rating62.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132 (2020)
Projected traffic132 by 2040
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 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-1820 over Over Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1820 over Over Wilson 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does KY-1820 over Over Wilson Creek carry?

About 132 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is KY-1820 over Over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1820 over Over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.