US Bridges

KY-1770 over Cedar Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Kentucky · 1.6 Mi. West Jct. HWY 643 · Structure no. 069B00091N

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
233 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
114
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1770 over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1770 over Cedar Creek in Lincoln County, Kentucky. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 114 vehicles a day, projected to reach 114 by 2043. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1770
CrossesCedar Creek
Location1.6 Mi. West Jct. HWY 643
RouteState Highway 1770
CountyLincoln County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.45667, -84.54806
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.4 US tons
Inventory rating52.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114 (2023)
Projected traffic114 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-1770 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1770 over Cedar 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 2022.

How much traffic does KY-1770 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 114 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1770 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1770 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.