US Bridges

KY-1766 over Puncheon Camp Creek

Fair

Magoffin County, Kentucky · .50 MI East of JCT Ky 7 · Structure no. 077B00032N

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
349
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1766 over Puncheon Camp Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1766 over Puncheon Camp Creek in Magoffin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 349 vehicles a day, projected to reach 349 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1766
CrossesPuncheon Camp Creek
Location.50 MI East of JCT Ky 7
RouteState Highway 1766
CountyMagoffin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.645, -82.98889
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic349 (2022)
Projected traffic349 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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-1766 over Puncheon Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1766 over Puncheon Camp Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1766 over Puncheon Camp Creek carry?

About 349 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1766 over Puncheon Camp Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1766 over Puncheon Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.