US Bridges

KY-1824 over South Fork Watch Creek

PoorPosted for load

Marshall County, Kentucky · .75 MI Sou. of JCT US 641 · Structure no. 079B00027N

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,942
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1824 over South Fork Watch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1824 over South Fork Watch Creek in Marshall County, Kentucky. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 1,942 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,942 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY-1824
CrossesSouth Fork Watch Creek
Location.75 MI Sou. of JCT US 641
RouteState Highway 1824
CountyMarshall County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.805, -88.33833
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,942 (2023)
Projected traffic1,942 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1824 over South Fork Watch Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1824 over South Fork Watch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1824 over South Fork Watch Creek carry?

About 1,942 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1824 over South Fork Watch Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1824 over South Fork Watch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.