US Bridges

KY-1682 over Upper Branch of Little R

FairPosted for load

Christian County, Kentucky · .20 MI West of JCT Ky 107 · Structure no. 024B00108N

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,529
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1682 over Upper Branch of Little R is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1682 over Upper Branch of Little R in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,529 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,529 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1682
CrossesUpper Branch of Little R
Location.20 MI West of JCT Ky 107
RouteState Highway 1682
CountyChristian County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.88917, -87.4575
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,529 (2022)
Projected traffic3,529 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$370,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1682 over Upper Branch of Little R built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1682 over Upper Branch of Little R 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1682 over Upper Branch of Little R carry?

About 3,529 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is KY-1682 over Upper Branch of Little R?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1682 over Upper Branch of Little R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.