US Bridges

Ky 1824 over Peggy Ann Creek

Good

Marshall County, Kentucky · 0.4 M N of JCT Ky 80 · Structure no. 079B00162N

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,942
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1824 over Peggy Ann Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ky 1824 over Peggy Ann Creek in Marshall County, Kentucky. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger 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 1,942 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,942 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 1824
CrossesPeggy Ann Creek
Location0.4 M N of JCT Ky 80
RouteState Highway 1824
CountyMarshall County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.77194, -88.30722
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 1824 over Peggy Ann Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1824 over Peggy Ann Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 1824 over Peggy Ann Creek carry?

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

How long is Ky 1824 over Peggy Ann Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1824 over Peggy Ann Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.