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KY-1690 over Burgess Fork

Fair

Lawrence County, Kentucky · 1.3 MI S of JCT Ky 2037 · Structure no. 064B00044N

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1690 over Burgess Fork is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1690 over Burgess Fork in Lawrence County, Kentucky. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 240 vehicles a day, projected to reach 240 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1690
CrossesBurgess Fork
Location1.3 MI S of JCT Ky 2037
RouteState Highway 1690
CountyLawrence County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.99583, -82.585
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 inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2018)
Projected traffic240 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-1690 over Burgess Fork built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1690 over Burgess Fork 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does KY-1690 over Burgess Fork carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is KY-1690 over Burgess Fork?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1690 over Burgess Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.