US Bridges

KY-699 over Trace Fork

FairPosted for load

Leslie County, Kentucky · 8.0 MI SE of JCT Ky 2057 · Structure no. 066B00032N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
444
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-699 over Trace Fork is a concrete culvert carrying KY-699 over Trace Fork in Leslie County, Kentucky. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 5 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 444 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 444 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.9 mi (90 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-699
CrossesTrace Fork
Location8.0 MI SE of JCT Ky 2057
RouteState Highway 699
CountyLeslie County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.07, -83.21917
Functional classRural Major 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic444 (2022)
Projected traffic444 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed55.9 mi (90 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-699 over Trace Fork built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-699 over Trace 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does KY-699 over Trace Fork carry?

About 444 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is KY-699 over Trace Fork?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns KY-699 over Trace Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.