US Bridges

KY-703 over Branch of Bugg Creek

Good

Hickman County, Kentucky · 1.1 Mi.West of Jct.Ky 307 · Structure no. 053B00087N

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
485
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-703 over Branch of Bugg Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-703 over Branch of Bugg Creek in Hickman County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 485 vehicles a day, projected to reach 485 by 2038. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-703
CrossesBranch of Bugg Creek
Location1.1 Mi.West of Jct.Ky 307
RouteState Highway 703
CountyHickman County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.70806, -88.88806
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic485 (2018)
Projected traffic485 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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-703 over Branch of Bugg Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-703 over Branch of Bugg Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2021.

How much traffic does KY-703 over Branch of Bugg Creek carry?

About 485 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is KY-703 over Branch of Bugg Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-703 over Branch of Bugg Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.