US Bridges

Ky 1689 over Trib to N Elkhorn Creek

Good

Franklin County, Kentucky · 0.3 MI W of Ky 1262 · Structure no. 037B00111N

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
708
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1689 over Trib to N Elkhorn Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ky 1689 over Trib to N Elkhorn Creek in Franklin County, Kentucky. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 708 vehicles a day, projected to reach 708 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 1689
CrossesTrib to N Elkhorn Creek
Location0.3 MI W of Ky 1262
RouteState Highway 1689
CountyFranklin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.25222, -84.75972
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic708 (2022)
Projected traffic708 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1689 over Trib to N Elkhorn Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1689 over Trib to N Elkhorn Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2022.

How much traffic does Ky 1689 over Trib to N Elkhorn Creek carry?

About 708 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ky 1689 over Trib to N Elkhorn Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1689 over Trib to N Elkhorn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.