US Bridges

KY-1780 over Spruce Pine Creek

Fair

Leslie County, Kentucky · .02 MI S of JCT Ky 2058 · Structure no. 066B00060N

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
153
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1780 over Spruce Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1780 over Spruce Pine Creek in Leslie County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 153 vehicles a day, projected to reach 153 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1780
CrossesSpruce Pine Creek
Location.02 MI S of JCT Ky 2058
RouteState Highway 1780
CountyLeslie County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.9128, -83.45556
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating95.7 US tons
Inventory rating57.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic153 (2022)
Projected traffic153 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-1780 over Spruce Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1780 over Spruce Pine 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 2021.

How much traffic does KY-1780 over Spruce Pine Creek carry?

About 153 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1780 over Spruce Pine Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1780 over Spruce Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.