US Bridges

KY-1770 over Branch of Cedar Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Kentucky · 1.41MI W JCT Ky 643 · Structure no. 069B00092N

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
114
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1770 over Branch of Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1770 over Branch of 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 114 vehicles a day, projected to reach 114 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 162 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesKY-1770
CrossesBranch of Cedar Creek
Location1.41MI W JCT Ky 643
RouteState Highway 1770
Coordinates37.45583, -84.54417
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width162 ft (49.4 m)
Roadway width159 ft (48.5 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 Branch of Cedar Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-1770 over Branch of Cedar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

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

About 114 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1770 over Branch of Cedar Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 162 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1770 over Branch of Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.