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KY-69 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Hancock County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI N.E. of JCT Ky 144 · Structure no. 046B00036N

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,509
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-69 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-69 over Drainage Ditch in Hancock County, Kentucky. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 6 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 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-69
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.0 MI N.E. of JCT Ky 144
RouteState Highway 69
CountyHancock County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.78222, -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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 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 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-69 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-69 over Drainage Ditch 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 Drainage Ditch carry?

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

How long is KY-69 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns KY-69 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.