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KY-640 over Glovers Creek

Fair

Metcalfe County, Kentucky · .70 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 90 · Structure no. 085B00030N

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
291
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-640 over Glovers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-640 over Glovers Creek in Metcalfe County, Kentucky. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 5 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 291 vehicles a day, projected to reach 291 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-640
CrossesGlovers Creek
Location.70 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 90
RouteState Highway 640
CountyMetcalfe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.89694, -85.70639
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic291 (2022)
Projected traffic291 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.3 mi (15 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-640 over Glovers Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-640 over Glovers 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does KY-640 over Glovers Creek carry?

About 291 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-640 over Glovers Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-640 over Glovers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.