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KY-723 over Sandy Creek

FairPosted for load

Crittenden County, Kentucky · .80 MI N. of Livingston C · Structure no. 028B00050N

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
288
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-723 over Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-723 over Sandy Creek in Crittenden County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 288 vehicles a day, projected to reach 288 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-723
CrossesSandy Creek
Location.80 MI N. of Livingston C
RouteState Highway 723
CountyCrittenden County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.3025, -88.23333
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic288 (2022)
Projected traffic288 by 2042
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-723 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-723 over Sandy 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does KY-723 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 288 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-723 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns KY-723 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.