Ky 1665 over S Benson Creek
PoorPosted for loadFranklin County, Kentucky · 350 Ft N of US 60 · Structure no. 037B00038N
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 84 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 558
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ky 1665 over S Benson Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ky 1665 over S Benson Creek in Franklin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 558 vehicles a day, projected to reach 558 by 2041. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ky 1665 over S Benson Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ky 1665 over S Benson 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Ky 1665 over S Benson Creek carry?
About 558 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Ky 1665 over S Benson Creek?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Ky 1665 over S Benson Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.