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KY-399 over Duck Fork Creek

GoodPosted for load

Lee County, Kentucky · .10 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 587 · Structure no. 065B00014N

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-399 over Duck Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-399 over Duck Fork Creek in Lee 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 460 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-399
CrossesDuck Fork Creek
Location.10 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 587
RouteState Highway 399
CountyLee County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.52306, -83.76639
Functional classRural Major 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 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 rating43 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2023)
Projected traffic460 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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-399 over Duck Fork Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-399 over Duck Fork Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does KY-399 over Duck Fork Creek carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is KY-399 over Duck Fork Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-399 over Duck Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.