US Bridges

KY-1973 over Br of Cane Run Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Kentucky · .1MI S of US 25 · Structure no. 034B00113N

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,006
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1973 over Br of Cane Run Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1973 over Br of Cane Run Creek in Fayette 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 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 12,006 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,006 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1973
CrossesBr of Cane Run Creek
Location.1MI S of US 25
RouteState Highway 1973
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.14917, -84.53972
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,006 (2021)
Projected traffic12,006 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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-1973 over Br of Cane Run Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-1973 over Br of Cane Run 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does KY-1973 over Br of Cane Run Creek carry?

About 12,006 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is KY-1973 over Br of Cane Run Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns KY-1973 over Br of Cane Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.