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KY-1923 over Lower Howards Creek

Fair

Clark County, Kentucky · .40 MI West of JCT Ky 627 · Structure no. 025B00064N

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1923 over Lower Howards Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1923 over Lower Howards Creek in Clark County, Kentucky. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 375 vehicles a day, projected to reach 375 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1923
CrossesLower Howards Creek
Location.40 MI West of JCT Ky 627
RouteState Highway 1923
CountyClark County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.94694, -84.23028
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2023)
Projected traffic375 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1923 over Lower Howards Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1923 over Lower Howards 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does KY-1923 over Lower Howards Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1923 over Lower Howards Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1923 over Lower Howards Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.