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KY-1816 over Otter Creek

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Meade County, Kentucky · 1.2MI.E Jct. Ky 1882 · Structure no. 082B00020N

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
426
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1816 over Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1816 over Otter Creek in Meade County, Kentucky. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 426 vehicles a day, projected to reach 426 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1816
CrossesOtter Creek
Location1.2MI.E Jct. Ky 1882
RouteState Highway 1816
CountyMeade County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.86306, -86.00417
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic426 (2022)
Projected traffic426 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-1816 over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1816 over Otter 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does KY-1816 over Otter Creek carry?

About 426 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1816 over Otter Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1816 over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.