US Bridges

KY-1686 over Branch of Mcclane Creek

Good

Graves County, Kentucky · .30 MI East of Hickman Cl · Structure no. 042B00179N

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
178
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1686 over Branch of Mcclane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1686 over Branch of Mcclane Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 178 vehicles a day, projected to reach 178 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1686
CrossesBranch of Mcclane Creek
Location.30 MI East of Hickman Cl
RouteState Highway 1686
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.76778, -88.81056
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic178 (2022)
Projected traffic178 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-1686 over Branch of Mcclane Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1686 over Branch of Mcclane 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does KY-1686 over Branch of Mcclane Creek carry?

About 178 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1686 over Branch of Mcclane Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1686 over Branch of Mcclane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.