US Bridges

KY-1847 over Lead Creek

FairPosted for load

Hancock County, Kentucky · .20 MI East of JCT Ky 271 · Structure no. 046B00028N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
132 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
955
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1847 over Lead Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1847 over Lead Creek in Hancock County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 955 vehicles a day, projected to reach 955 by 2041. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesKY-1847
CrossesLead Creek
Location.20 MI East of JCT Ky 271
RouteState Highway 1847
CountyHancock County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.90333, -86.79778
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 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 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 rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic955 (2021)
Projected traffic955 by 2041
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-1847 over Lead Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1847 over Lead 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1847 over Lead Creek carry?

About 955 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1847 over Lead Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1847 over Lead Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.