US Bridges

Ky 1665 over Benson Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Kentucky · 0.40 MI S of Ky 1005 · Structure no. 037B00036N

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
190 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
319
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1665 over Benson Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Ky 1665 over Benson Creek in Franklin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 319 vehicles a day, projected to reach 319 by 2042. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 1665
CrossesBenson Creek
Location0.40 MI S of Ky 1005
RouteState Highway 1665
CountyFranklin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.20667, -84.96028
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.6 US tons
Inventory rating22.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic319 (2022)
Projected traffic319 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$543,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 1665 over Benson Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1665 over Benson 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 1665 over Benson Creek carry?

About 319 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ky 1665 over Benson Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1665 over Benson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.