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KY-1651 over Ky&tenn RR in Stearns

Fair

McCreary County, Kentucky · .1 MI S of JCT Ky 92 · Structure no. 074B00004N

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,050
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1651 over Ky&tenn RR in Stearns is a concrete slab carrying KY-1651 over Ky&tenn RR in Stearns in McCreary County, Kentucky. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 5 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 3,050 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,050 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1651
CrossesKy&tenn RR in Stearns
Location.1 MI S of JCT Ky 92
RouteState Highway 1651
CountyMcCreary County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.69556, -84.48
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,050 (2021)
Projected traffic3,050 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$165,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1651 over Ky&tenn RR in Stearns built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1651 over Ky&tenn RR in Stearns 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1651 over Ky&tenn RR in Stearns carry?

About 3,050 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1651 over Ky&tenn RR in Stearns?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1651 over Ky&tenn RR in Stearns?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.