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KY-1654 over Williams Creek

Fair

Carter County, Kentucky · .50 MI West of JCT Ky 854 · Structure no. 022B00045N

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
705
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1654 over Williams Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1654 over Williams Creek in Carter County, Kentucky. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 705 vehicles a day, projected to reach 705 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1654
CrossesWilliams Creek
Location.50 MI West of JCT Ky 854
RouteState Highway 1654
CountyCarter County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.33639, -82.78889
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic705 (2021)
Projected traffic705 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-1654 over Williams Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1654 over Williams 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does KY-1654 over Williams Creek carry?

About 705 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1654 over Williams Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1654 over Williams Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.