US Bridges

KY-899 over Rt Fk Troublesome Crk

Good

Knott County, Kentucky · @ JCT Ky 160 & Ky 899 · Structure no. 060B00076N

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,811
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-899 over Rt Fk Troublesome Crk is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-899 over Rt Fk Troublesome Crk in Knott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 4,811 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,811 by 2040. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesKY-899
CrossesRt Fk Troublesome Crk
Location@ JCT Ky 160 & Ky 899
RouteState Highway 899
Coordinates37.31528, -82.94667
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.1 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,811 (2020)
Projected traffic4,811 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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-899 over Rt Fk Troublesome Crk built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-899 over Rt Fk Troublesome Crk 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does KY-899 over Rt Fk Troublesome Crk carry?

About 4,811 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is KY-899 over Rt Fk Troublesome Crk?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns KY-899 over Rt Fk Troublesome Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.