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KY-1803 over Laurel River

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Laurel County, Kentucky · 0.7 Mi. S. of Ky 80 · Structure no. 063B00115N

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
560
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1803 over Laurel River is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1803 over Laurel River in Laurel County, Kentucky. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 560 vehicles a day, projected to reach 560 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1803
CrossesLaurel River
Location0.7 Mi. S. of Ky 80
RouteState Highway 1803
CountyLaurel County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.07333, -83.92583
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2023)
Projected traffic560 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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-1803 over Laurel River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1803 over Laurel River 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-1803 over Laurel River carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1803 over Laurel River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns KY-1803 over Laurel River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.