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KY-1807 over Second Fork Creek

Fair

Leslie County, Kentucky · 3.0 MI East of JCT Ky 80 · Structure no. 066B00038N

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
327
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1807 over Second Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1807 over Second Fork Creek in Leslie County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 327 vehicles a day, projected to reach 327 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1807
CrossesSecond Fork Creek
Location3.0 MI East of JCT Ky 80
RouteState Highway 1807
CountyLeslie County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.17556, -83.27028
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionDecember 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic327 (2021)
Projected traffic327 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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-1807 over Second Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1807 over Second Fork 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-1807 over Second Fork Creek carry?

About 327 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1807 over Second Fork Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1807 over Second Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.