KY-1986 over Clear Creek
PoorPosted for loadMadison County, Kentucky · 9.5 MI N of JCT Ky 388 · Structure no. 076B00068N
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 139
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-1986 over Clear Creek is a steel culvert carrying KY-1986 over Clear Creek in Madison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 139 vehicles a day, projected to reach 139 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-1986 over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-1986 over Clear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does KY-1986 over Clear Creek carry?
About 139 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is KY-1986 over Clear Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).
Who owns KY-1986 over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.