US Bridges

KY-1098 over Laurel Frk Quicksand Crk

Good

Knott County, Kentucky · 5.0 M NW of JCT Ky 1087 · Structure no. 060B00081N

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
93
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1098 over Laurel Frk Quicksand Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1098 over Laurel Frk Quicksand Crk in Knott County, Kentucky. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 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 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1098
CrossesLaurel Frk Quicksand Crk
Location5.0 M NW of JCT Ky 1087
RouteState Highway 1098
CountyKnott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.45111, -83.02306
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (20.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 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 closed62.1 mi (100 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 Laurel Frk Quicksand Crk built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1098 over Laurel 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 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1098 over Laurel Frk Quicksand Crk carry?

About 93 vehicles per day (2022 count).

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

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1098 over Laurel Frk Quicksand Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.