US Bridges

KY-699 over Cutshin Creek

FairPosted for load

Leslie County, Kentucky · 1.90 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 80 · Structure no. 066B00033N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
124 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,819
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-699 over Cutshin Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-699 over Cutshin Creek 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 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 1,819 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,819 by 2043. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.9 mi (90 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-699
CrossesCutshin Creek
Location1.90 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 80
RouteState Highway 699
CountyLeslie County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.14667, -83.29472
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,819 (2023)
Projected traffic1,819 by 2043
Trucks7%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$341,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-699 over Cutshin Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-699 over Cutshin 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does KY-699 over Cutshin Creek carry?

About 1,819 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-699 over Cutshin Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-699 over Cutshin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.