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KY-1698 over Over Ic Railroad (nor.)

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Hickman County, Kentucky · .05 MI E. of JCT Ky. 307 · Structure no. 053B00103N

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1698 over Over Ic Railroad (nor.) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1698 over Over Ic Railroad (nor.) in Hickman County, Kentucky. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 17 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2042. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1698
CrossesOver Ic Railroad (nor.)
Location.05 MI E. of JCT Ky. 307
RouteState Highway 1698
CountyHickman County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.56056, -88.87
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.1 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17 (2022)
Projected traffic17 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1698 over Over Ic Railroad (nor.) built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1698 over Over Ic Railroad (nor.) 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1698 over Over Ic Railroad (nor.) carry?

About 17 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1698 over Over Ic Railroad (nor.)?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1698 over Over Ic Railroad (nor.)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.