US Bridges

KY-697 over Allison Creek

Poor

Fleming County, Kentucky · 1.7 Mi.Nor.-Jct Ky 156 · Structure no. 035B00077N

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
423
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-697 over Allison Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-697 over Allison Creek in Fleming County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 423 vehicles a day, projected to reach 423 by 2041. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesKY-697
CrossesAllison Creek
Location1.7 Mi.Nor.-Jct Ky 156
RouteState Highway 697
Coordinates38.38139, -83.71806
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic423 (2021)
Projected traffic423 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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-697 over Allison Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-697 over Allison Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does KY-697 over Allison Creek carry?

About 423 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-697 over Allison Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-697 over Allison Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.