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KY-1781 over Gilmore Creek

FairPosted for load

Lincoln County, Kentucky · .1 MI E of JCT Ky 1948 · Structure no. 069B00050N

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
559
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1781 over Gilmore Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1781 over Gilmore Creek in Lincoln County, Kentucky. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 559 vehicles a day, projected to reach 559 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1781
CrossesGilmore Creek
Location.1 MI E of JCT Ky 1948
RouteState Highway 1781
CountyLincoln County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.35111, -84.58222
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic559 (2021)
Projected traffic559 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-1781 over Gilmore Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1781 over Gilmore 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1781 over Gilmore Creek carry?

About 559 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1781 over Gilmore Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1781 over Gilmore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.