US Bridges

KY-69 over Lead Creek

Fair

Hancock County, Kentucky · .1 MI S JCT US 60 · Structure no. 046B00045N

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
255 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,509
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-69 over Lead Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-69 over Lead Creek in Hancock County, Kentucky. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-69
CrossesLead Creek
Location.1 MI S JCT US 60
RouteState Highway 69
CountyHancock County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.87972, -86.74139
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 Lead Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-69 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-69 over Lead Creek carry?

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

How long is KY-69 over Lead Creek?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns KY-69 over Lead Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.