US Bridges

KY-1803 over Big Richland Creek

Fair

Knox County, Kentucky · 2 MI N of N-Jct Ky 1304 · Structure no. 061B00013N

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
131
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1803 over Big Richland Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1803 over Big Richland Creek in Knox County, Kentucky. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 131 vehicles a day, projected to reach 131 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1803
CrossesBig Richland Creek
Location2 MI N of N-Jct Ky 1304
RouteState Highway 1803
CountyKnox County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.01056, -83.89056
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic131 (2023)
Projected traffic131 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1803 over Big Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1803 over Big Richland 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1803 over Big Richland Creek carry?

About 131 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1803 over Big Richland Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns KY-1803 over Big Richland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.