US Bridges

KY-786 over Unnamed Stream

Fair

McCracken County, Kentucky · .20 MI East of JCT Ky 724 · Structure no. 073B00068N

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
396
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-786 over Unnamed Stream is a concrete culvert carrying KY-786 over Unnamed Stream in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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.

It carries about 396 vehicles a day, projected to reach 396 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-786
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location.20 MI East of JCT Ky 724
RouteState Highway 786
CountyMcCracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.05111, -88.765
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic396 (2022)
Projected traffic396 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-786 over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-786 over Unnamed Stream 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 2024.

How much traffic does KY-786 over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 396 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-786 over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns KY-786 over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.