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KY-1651 over NS (cno&tp) System

Fair

McCreary County, Kentucky · .3.MI SW JCT US 27 · Structure no. 074B00028N

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
676
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1651 over NS (cno&tp) System is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1651 over NS (cno&tp) System in McCreary County, Kentucky. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 676 vehicles a day, projected to reach 676 by 2041. The structure is 172 ft (52.3 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY-1651
CrossesNS (cno&tp) System
Location.3.MI SW JCT US 27
RouteState Highway 1651
CountyMcCreary County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.76611, -84.48167
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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length172 ft (52.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic676 (2021)
Projected traffic676 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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-1651 over NS (cno&tp) System built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1651 over NS (cno&tp) System 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 2022.

How much traffic does KY-1651 over NS (cno&tp) System carry?

About 676 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1651 over NS (cno&tp) System?

The structure is 172 ft (52.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1651 over NS (cno&tp) System?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.