US Bridges

Montavesta RD over West Fork Hickman

Fair

Fayette County, Kentucky · 1000 East -Albany Road · Structure no. 034C00062N

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,504
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Montavesta RD over West Fork Hickman is a concrete culvert carrying Montavesta RD over West Fork Hickman in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 75 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 2,504 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,504 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMontavesta RD
CrossesWest Fork Hickman
Location1000 East -Albany Road
RouteCity Street 3649
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.00417, -84.49278
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,504 (2018)
Projected traffic2,504 by 2038
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Montavesta RD over West Fork Hickman built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Montavesta RD over West Fork Hickman 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does Montavesta RD over West Fork Hickman carry?

About 2,504 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Montavesta RD over West Fork Hickman?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Montavesta RD over West Fork Hickman?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.