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KY-69 over Unname Stream

Fair

Hancock County, Kentucky · .10 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 144 · Structure no. 046B00005N

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,509
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-69 over Unname Stream is a concrete culvert carrying KY-69 over Unname Stream in Hancock County, Kentucky. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 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 1,509 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,509 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-69
CrossesUnname Stream
Location.10 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 144
RouteState Highway 69
CountyHancock County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.7725, -86.78
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,509 (2022)
Projected traffic1,509 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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-69 over Unname Stream built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-69 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does KY-69 over Unname Stream carry?

About 1,509 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is KY-69 over Unname Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-69 over Unname Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.