US Bridges

KY-1999 over Paces Creek

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Kentucky · .60 MI NE of JCT US 421 · Structure no. 026B00088N

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
891
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1999 over Paces Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1999 over Paces Creek in Clay County, Kentucky. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 891 vehicles a day, projected to reach 891 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1999
CrossesPaces Creek
Location.60 MI NE of JCT US 421
RouteState Highway 1999
CountyClay County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.13167, -83.74056
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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic891 (2021)
Projected traffic891 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-1999 over Paces Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1999 over Paces 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1999 over Paces Creek carry?

About 891 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1999 over Paces Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1999 over Paces Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.