US Bridges

KY-698 over Mckinney Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Kentucky · 1.1 MI NE of JCT Ky 1778 · Structure no. 069B00102N

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,094
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-698 over Mckinney Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying KY-698 over Mckinney Creek in Lincoln County, Kentucky. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 1,094 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,094 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesKY-698
CrossesMckinney Creek
Location1.1 MI NE of JCT Ky 1778
RouteState Highway 698
Coordinates37.43694, -84.74528
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating65.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,094 (2020)
Projected traffic1,094 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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-698 over Mckinney Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-698 over Mckinney 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-698 over Mckinney Creek carry?

About 1,094 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is KY-698 over Mckinney Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m).

Who owns KY-698 over Mckinney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.