US Bridges

KY-1098 over Middle Frk Quicksand Crk

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Knott County, Kentucky · @ JCT of Ky 1098/1516 · Structure no. 060B00079N

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
93
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1098 over Middle Frk Quicksand Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-1098 over Middle Frk Quicksand Crk in Knott County, Kentucky. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 93 vehicles a day, projected to reach 93 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 78.3 mi (126 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1098
CrossesMiddle Frk Quicksand Crk
Location@ JCT of Ky 1098/1516
RouteState Highway 1098
CountyKnott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.49917, -83.09167
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating67.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length86 ft (26.1 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93 (2022)
Projected traffic93 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed78.3 mi (126 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-1098 over Middle Frk Quicksand Crk built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1098 over Middle Frk Quicksand 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-1098 over Middle Frk Quicksand Crk carry?

About 93 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1098 over Middle Frk Quicksand Crk?

The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1098 over Middle Frk Quicksand Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.