US Bridges

KY-1690 over Burgess Fork

FairPosted for load

Lawrence County, Kentucky · 1.7 MI S of JCT Ky 2037 · Structure no. 064B00045N

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, projected to reach 240 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesKY-1690
CrossesBurgess Fork
Location1.7 MI S of JCT Ky 2037
RouteState Highway 1690
Coordinates37.99278, -82.58889
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 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 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-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 2024.

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 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1690 over Burgess Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.