US Bridges

KY-1569 over Little Blackwater Ck.

Good

Morgan County, Kentucky · @ Menifee Co. Ln. · Structure no. 088B00045N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
167
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1569 over Little Blackwater Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1569 over Little Blackwater Ck. in Morgan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 167 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 167 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKY-1569
CrossesLittle Blackwater Ck.
Location@ Menifee Co. Ln.
RouteState Highway 1569
Coordinates37.87639, -83.49861
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic167 (2021)
Projected traffic167 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-1569 over Little Blackwater Ck. built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1569 over Little Blackwater Ck. 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1569 over Little Blackwater Ck. carry?

About 167 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is KY-1569 over Little Blackwater Ck.?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1569 over Little Blackwater Ck.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.