US Bridges

Manch ST/KY1681 over Town Br-Ns(cno&tp)

Fair

Fayette County, Kentucky · .3 MI West of JCT W/KY922 · Structure no. 034B00107N

Built
1911
114 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,192
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Manch ST/KY1681 over Town Br-Ns(cno&tp) is a concrete culvert carrying Manch ST/KY1681 over Town Br-Ns(cno&tp) in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 1911, so it is 114 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.

It carries about 6,192 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,192 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesManch ST/KY1681
CrossesTown Br-Ns(cno&tp)
Location.3 MI West of JCT W/KY922
RouteState Highway 1681
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.055, -84.515
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,192 (2023)
Projected traffic6,192 by 2043
Trucks22%
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 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 Manch ST/KY1681 over Town Br-Ns(cno&tp) built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025.

What condition is Manch ST/KY1681 over Town Br-Ns(cno&tp) 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Manch ST/KY1681 over Town Br-Ns(cno&tp) carry?

About 6,192 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Manch ST/KY1681 over Town Br-Ns(cno&tp)?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Manch ST/KY1681 over Town Br-Ns(cno&tp)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.