KY-1803 over Blackwater Creek
PoorPosted for loadLaurel County, Kentucky · .90 MI Nor. of Knox Cl · Structure no. 063B00052N
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 204
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-1803 over Blackwater Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1803 over Blackwater Creek in Laurel County, Kentucky. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 204 vehicles a day, projected to reach 204 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-1803 over Blackwater Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-1803 over Blackwater Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does KY-1803 over Blackwater Creek carry?
About 204 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is KY-1803 over Blackwater Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns KY-1803 over Blackwater Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.