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KY-1690 over Threemile Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Kentucky · 2.5 MI N of JCT Ky 2037 · Structure no. 064B00068N

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
592
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1690 over Threemile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1690 over Threemile Creek in Lawrence County, Kentucky. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 592 vehicles a day, projected to reach 592 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1690
CrossesThreemile Creek
Location2.5 MI N of JCT Ky 2037
RouteState Highway 1690
CountyLawrence County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.04556, -82.58917
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic592 (2022)
Projected traffic592 by 2042
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 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 Threemile Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1690 over Threemile 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1690 over Threemile Creek carry?

About 592 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1690 over Threemile Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1690 over Threemile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.