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KY-1498 over Jacks Creek

FairPosted for load

Floyd County, Kentucky · 2.0 MI S of JCT Ky 122 · Structure no. 036B00052N

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
670
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1498 over Jacks Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1498 over Jacks Creek in Floyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 670 vehicles a day, projected to reach 670 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1498
CrossesJacks Creek
Location2.0 MI S of JCT Ky 122
RouteState Highway 1498
CountyFloyd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.33889, -82.74278
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic670 (2023)
Projected traffic670 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-1498 over Jacks Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1498 over Jacks 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1498 over Jacks Creek carry?

About 670 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1498 over Jacks Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1498 over Jacks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.