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KY-1718 over Branch of Harris Creek

Good

Fulton County, Kentucky · 0.15 MI No of JCT KY-307 · Structure no. 038B00093N

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
518
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1718 over Branch of Harris Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying KY-1718 over Branch of Harris Creek in Fulton County, Kentucky. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 518 vehicles a day, projected to reach 518 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 99 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY-1718
CrossesBranch of Harris Creek
Location0.15 MI No of JCT KY-307
RouteState Highway 1718
CountyFulton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.50694, -88.87611
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic518 (2021)
Projected traffic518 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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-1718 over Branch of Harris Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1718 over Branch of Harris 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1718 over Branch of Harris Creek carry?

About 518 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1718 over Branch of Harris Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1718 over Branch of Harris Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.