US Bridges

KY-1826 over Town Creek (in Clinton)

FairPosted for load

Hickman County, Kentucky · Ntx Blair&depot St-Clinto · Structure no. 053B00079N

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
480
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1826 over Town Creek (in Clinton) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1826 over Town Creek (in Clinton) in Hickman County, Kentucky. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 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 480 vehicles a day, projected to reach 480 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1826
CrossesTown Creek (in Clinton)
LocationNtx Blair&depot St-Clinto
RouteState Highway 1826
CountyHickman County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.67111, -88.99722
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating5.2 US tons
Inventory rating3.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2021)
Projected traffic480 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$116,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1826 over Town Creek (in Clinton) built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is KY-1826 over Town Creek (in Clinton) 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 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1826 over Town Creek (in Clinton) carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1826 over Town Creek (in Clinton)?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1826 over Town Creek (in Clinton)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.