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KY-781 over Unname Stream

Fair

Fulton County, Kentucky · 1.6 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 94 · Structure no. 038B00062N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
136
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-781 over Unname Stream is a concrete culvert carrying KY-781 over Unname Stream in Fulton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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.

It carries about 136 vehicles a day, projected to reach 136 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-781
CrossesUnname Stream
Location1.6 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 94
RouteState Highway 781
CountyFulton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.53056, -89.00833
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 inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic136 (2022)
Projected traffic136 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-781 over Unname Stream built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-781 over Unname Stream 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does KY-781 over Unname Stream carry?

About 136 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-781 over Unname Stream?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-781 over Unname Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.