US Bridges

Ky 1747 over Fern Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 2.6 MI S of Ky 155 · Structure no. 056B00457N

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,377
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1747 over Fern Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ky 1747 over Fern Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 22,377 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,377 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 226 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 1747
CrossesFern Creek
Location2.6 MI S of Ky 155
RouteState Highway 1747
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.18222, -85.60694
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width226 ft (68.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,377 (2023)
Projected traffic22,377 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 1747 over Fern Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1747 over Fern 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 1747 over Fern Creek carry?

About 22,377 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ky 1747 over Fern Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 226 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1747 over Fern Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.