US Bridges

KY-1686 over Mcclane Creek

Fair

Graves County, Kentucky · 1.0 Mi. W. JCT Ky 339 · Structure no. 042B00220N

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
178
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1686 over Mcclane Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1686 over Mcclane Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 5 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 178 vehicles a day, projected to reach 178 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1686
CrossesMcclane Creek
Location1.0 Mi. W. JCT Ky 339
RouteState Highway 1686
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.76778, -88.81278
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating88.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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-1686 over Mcclane Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1686 over Mcclane Creek 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 August 2024.

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

About 178 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1686 over Mcclane Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1686 over Mcclane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.