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KY-69 over Unname Stream

FairPosted for load

Hancock County, Kentucky · .50 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 144 · Structure no. 046B00006N

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
762
2021 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 1937, so it is 88 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 762 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 762 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 30.4 mi (49 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-69
CrossesUnname Stream
Location.50 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 144
RouteState Highway 69
CountyHancock County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.76472, -86.77528
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic762 (2021)
Projected traffic762 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed30.4 mi (49 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 1937, making it 88 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 762 vehicles per day (2021 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 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-69 over Unname Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.