US Bridges

KY-1610 over Unname Stream

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Marshall County, Kentucky · .10 MI Sou. of JCT US 62 · Structure no. 079B00094N

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
689
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1610 over Unname Stream is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1610 over Unname Stream in Marshall County, Kentucky. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 689 vehicles a day, projected to reach 689 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1610
CrossesUnname Stream
Location.10 MI Sou. of JCT US 62
RouteState Highway 1610
CountyMarshall County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.00306, -88.43
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic689 (2021)
Projected traffic689 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1610 over Unname Stream built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1610 over Unname Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2021.

How much traffic does KY-1610 over Unname Stream carry?

About 689 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1610 over Unname Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-1610 over Unname Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.