US Bridges

KY-1 over Everman Creek

Fair

Carter County, Kentucky · .2 MI S of N-Jct Ky 7 · Structure no. 022B00106N

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,771
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1 over Everman Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1 over Everman Creek in Carter County, Kentucky. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 2,771 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,771 by 2041. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1
CrossesEverman Creek
Location.2 MI S of N-Jct Ky 7
RouteState Highway 1
CountyCarter County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.35972, -82.9375
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.9 US tons
Inventory rating63.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,771 (2021)
Projected traffic2,771 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-1 over Everman Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1 over Everman 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-1 over Everman Creek carry?

About 2,771 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-1 over Everman Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1 over Everman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.